Half a War by Joe Abercrombie

Half a War

Shattered Sea #3

Joe Abercrombie

512 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Words are weapons. Princess Skara has seen all she loved made blood and ashes. She is left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as any blade. If she is to reclaim her birthright, she must conquer her fears and sharpen her wits...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,492 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 68%
tense 48%
emotional 29%
sad 21%
mysterious 17%
challenging 16%
funny 9%
hopeful 8%
reflective 7%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 45%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 19% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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