#197 in Fantasy
He Who Drowned the World
- 365
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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About the book
He Who Drowned the World is a 2023 historical fantasy novel by Australian author Shelley Parker-Chan. It is the sequel to the author's 2021 British Fantasy Award-winning debut novel, She Who Became the Sun, and completes The Radiant Emperor Duology.
Reading order · The Radiant Emperor
- She Who Became the SunStart here
7.77.7 / 10 - He Who Drowned the WorldThis bookHe Who Drowned the World8.28.2 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.5 across 83 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 31% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.5 | 83 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is He Who Drowned the World rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 83 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is He Who Drowned the World worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 83 ratings, which puts it ahead of 2 % of the Fantasy shelf.
How long does it take to read He Who Drowned the World?
About 7 hours at an average reading pace — 365 pages.
Where does He Who Drowned the World rank?
#197 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is He Who Drowned the World?
Volume 2 of 2 in The Radiant Emperor. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is He Who Drowned the World?
It has 365 pages — shorter than 76% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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