Emperor of Thorns
- 435
- Pages
- about 8 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Emperor of Thorns” brings Jorg Ancrath’s story to a rewarding close. Lawrence’s prose has striking moments of reflection, and this volume fills in enough of Jorg’s past to make his darkness easier to understand. The trilogy is grim, and some readers admit they found it hard going and nearly abandoned it before the end; those who have come this far will want to see his bid for the throne.
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About the book
The path to the throne is broken – only the broken can walk it. The world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand before the Hundred and they will listen. I will take the throne no matter who stands against me, living or dead, and if I must be the last emperor then I will make of it such an ending. This is where the wise man turns away. This is where the holy kneel and call on God. These are the last miles, my brothers. Don’t look to me to save you. Run if you have the wit. Pray if you have the soul. Stand your ground if courage is yours. But don’t follow me. Follow me, and I will break your heart.
Reading order · The Broken Empire Trilogy
Full order & progress →- Prince of ThornsStart here
7.57.5 / 10 - King of Thorns
8.18.1 / 10 - Emperor of ThornsThis book
8.18.1 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 336 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 70% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 14 | 4% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 322 | 96% |
Frequently asked
How long is Emperor of Thorns?
It has 435 pages — shorter than 68% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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