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Black Powder War (Temeraire, #3)

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Fantasy Historical Fiction Fiction

by Naomi Novik

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3.90 (18.8K ratings)
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description 365 pages

Black Powder War by Naomi Novik holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 18.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 365 pages.

About Black Powder War

Picking up where book two left off (in China, Macau) Captain Will Laurence and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are ordered to retrieve and escort a precious cargo of valuable dragon eggs from Istanbul to England. They take the Old Silk Road from China to Istanbul, crossing deserts and mountains. En route to England, they help the beleaguered Prussians battle Napoleon.

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Author Naomi Novik
Published 2006
Pages 365
Genres Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.90 / 5.00
Total Ratings 18,778

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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18.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.90, Black Powder War is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.90
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Black Powder War?

Black Powder War is categorized as Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Black Powder War worth reading?

Based on 18.8K reader ratings, Black Powder War has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Black Powder War?

Black Powder War has 365 pages.

Who wrote Black Powder War?

Black Powder War was written by Naomi Novik. It was first published in 2006.

What is the ISBN for Black Powder War?

The ISBN-13 for Black Powder War is 9780345481310.0.

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