The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

The Bear and the Nightingale

Winternight Trilogy #1

Katherine Arden

324 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn't mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a fire with her beloved siblings, listening to her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36,353 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 67%
dark 59%
emotional 39%
tense 29%
sad 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 28% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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