Ashling by Isobelle Carmody

524 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Sometimes dreams were gateways through which messages might come, Beasts called them ashlings: dreams that called...The powerful farseeker Elspeth Gordie is sent to Sutrium, seat of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land, to seal an alliance...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 72%
emotional 22%
tense 22%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%
challenging 11%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 11%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 46% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

4.09

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...