50 pages 1 hour read

Guy Gavriel Kay

Sailing to Sarantium

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Guy Gavriel Kay's Sailing to Sarantium is lauded for its intricate world-building and richly detailed prose. The plot captivates with its blend of history and fantasy, though some find it slow-paced. Character development is profound, but a few readers feel secondary characters could be more fleshed out. Overall, it's praised for its immersive storytelling and evocative atmosphere.

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Who Should Read Sailing to Sarantium?

A reader who enjoys Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay is likely a fan of historical fantasy with rich, intricate world-building and complex characters. They would appreciate novels like A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin and The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss for their similarly immersive storytelling and depth.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Historical Fiction
Topics
History: World