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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:antagonist
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the Emperor
the Emperor's court
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Brandon_Sanderson
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gptkbp:available_formats
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gptkb:printer
gptkb:book
ebook
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novella
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gptkbp:character
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the Emperor
the Inquisitor
the guards
the noble class
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gptkbp:character_development
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Shai evolves throughout the story.
Shai's growth
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Shai and her mentor.
Shai and the Emperor.
Shai and the court.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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Shai is artistic.
Shai is determined.
Shai is intelligent.
Shai is resourceful.
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gptkbp:conflict
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Shai's struggle against the court.
Shai vs. the Emperor's court
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gptkbp:controls
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written during a writing retreat.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired discussions on identity.
inspired discussions on art.
inspired discussions on power.
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Emperor's Soul
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:J._M._Lee
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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Elantris.
Mistborn.
The Way of Kings.
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gptkbp:influences
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Western art
Eastern philosophy
Western fantasy
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:organization
the nature of reality
Sanderson's interest in art.
art of forgery
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0765332465
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gptkbp:language
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English
political intrigue.
social hierarchy.
magic system.
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gptkbp:length
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100 pages
short.
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gptkbp:main_character
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Shai
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:Transformation
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkb:military_operation
creation
artistic expression.
identity theft.
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
linear
multiple perspectives
flashbacks
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gptkbp:notable_story_arc
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redemption.
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gptkbp:page_count
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96
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gptkbp:plot
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Shai must forge a new soul for the Emperor.
Shai's attempt to forge a soul stamp for the Emperor
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:2012
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Tor_Books
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gptkbp:publishes
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novella.
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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immersive
engaging
thought-provoking
widely acclaimed.
young adult and adult.
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Mistborn
gptkb:The_Stormlight_Archive
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gptkbp:resolution
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Shai's fate
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:Cosmere
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:Cosmere
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gptkbp:setting
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the city of Arelon.
the world of Sel
the Rose Empire
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gptkbp:style
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lyrical
philosophical
descriptive
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
the act of creation.
soul stamps
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:superhero
gptkb:artwork
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:superhero
gptkb:artwork
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Brandon_Sanderson
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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