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The Grace of Kings

Book • 2016
Ken Liu's "The Grace of Kings" is a captivating epic fantasy novel inspired by Chinese history.

The story follows two ambitious warlords, Kuni Garu and Mata Zyndu, as they rise to power amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and warfare.

Liu masterfully weaves together elements of high fantasy, historical fiction, and political commentary, creating a richly detailed and immersive world.

The novel explores themes of power, ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of leadership.

It's a compelling and well-written work that has earned critical acclaim and a devoted readership.

The novel is the first in a planned trilogy.

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Rudyard Lynch
as one of his favorite books, highlighting its depiction of a civil war and the moral complexities of power.
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Rudyard Lynch
as one of his favorite fiction books.
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Rudyard Lynch
as a Chinese steampunk version of Game of Thrones, explaining the time period of the fall of the Qin Dynasty.
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Mentioned by BefuddledPanda as the first book in "The Dandelion Dynasty" series, preceding "The Wall of Storms".
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as an example of practical science fiction (silkpunk) offering lessons relevant to modern organizational issues.
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Mentioned by the hosts when discussing how the Dandelion Dynasty series is connected.
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Storm Runner
as part of the Dandelion Dynasty.
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Mentioned by Austin when referencing Ken Liu's response on how AI won't replace him because of his skill.
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