Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced
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“I swore an oath to avenge the death of my father. I may be half a man, but I swore a whole oath.” Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains, and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea. An...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,750 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 58%
tense 37%
emotional 20%
mysterious 17%
funny 12%
challenging 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 23% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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