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264 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606318396
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 29 January 2013
Description
Every world has its rules--even a flat onecarried by four elephants riding on a giant turtle. That's why a dying wizard is searching for an eighth son of an eighth son to bestow his wizardly powers upon before meeting Deathin six minutes. Unfortun...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,637 reviews
Moods
adventurous 86%
lighthearted 74%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 10%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
emotional 3%
challenging 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, MisogynyModerate
DeathMinor
Violence, Child abuse, Racial slurs264 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606318396
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 29 January 2013
Description
Every world has its rules--even a flat onecarried by four elephants riding on a giant turtle. That's why a dying wizard is searching for an eighth son of an eighth son to bestow his wizardly powers upon before meeting Deathin six minutes. Unfortun...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,637 reviews
Moods
adventurous 86%
lighthearted 74%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 10%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
emotional 3%
challenging 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, MisogynyModerate
DeathMinor
Violence, Child abuse, Racial slurs