The Philosopher Kings
Published in 2015, The Philosopher Kings is a mythic fiction novel by Jo Walton. It features Apollo (Deity). Readers will find themes of voyages and travels, goddesses and gods.
It has been published in 5 editions.
At about 349 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2016 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 2017 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Philosopher Kings?
The Philosopher Kings was written by Jo Walton and first published in 2015.
What genre is The Philosopher Kings?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Philosopher Kings?
The median edition has 349 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Philosopher Kings?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters and The Lost Hero.
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