Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb

Shaman's Crossing

The Soldier Son #1

Robin Hobb

607 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Nevare Burvelle was destined from birth to be a soldier. The second son of a newly anointed nobleman, he must endure the rigors of military training at the elite King's Cavella Academy—and survive the hatred, cruelty, and derision of his aristocra...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 42%
dark 31%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
reflective 26%
challenging 21%
sad 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 42% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

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