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380 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451166586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 08 December 1987
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,577 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
tense 40%
mysterious 39%
emotional 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, AddictionMinor
Ableism, Grief, Sexual content380 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451166586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 08 December 1987
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,577 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
tense 40%
mysterious 39%
emotional 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, AddictionMinor
Ableism, Grief, Sexual content