Orca by Steven Brust

290 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Granted, walking around with two jhereg on your shoulders is not the best disguise for an ex-assassin wanted all over the Empire. But a young boy saved his life and then needs help, Vlad Taltos pays his debt--even if it means uncovering a financia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 70%
funny 50%
dark 30%
tense 30%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.91

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