The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

Song of the Lioness #3

Tamora Pierce

284 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous fast-paced
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"Let her prove herself worthy as a man." Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death -- either she will be killed or sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,505 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
emotional 28%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 18%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 16%
funny 10%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.09

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