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227 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441328093
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 15 April 1987
Description
For over a decade, Robin McKinley's richly woven saga has gripped the imagination of readers and caused critics to hail her as a master of fantasy. It is the story of Aerin, haunted since childhood by the legend of her mother-a witchwoman who ensp...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,437 reviews
Moods
hopeful 26%
emotional 23%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 16%
dark 13%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, ViolenceModerate
Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Incest, Grief227 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441328093
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 15 April 1987
Description
For over a decade, Robin McKinley's richly woven saga has gripped the imagination of readers and caused critics to hail her as a master of fantasy. It is the story of Aerin, haunted since childhood by the legend of her mother-a witchwoman who ensp...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,437 reviews
Moods
hopeful 26%
emotional 23%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 16%
dark 13%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, ViolenceModerate
Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Incest, Grief