The Novice by Taran Matharu

368 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced
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He can summon demons. But can he win a war?Fletcher is working as a blacksmith's apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must travel ...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
mysterious 28%
tense 25%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
emotional 10%
dark 8%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 23% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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