The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

219 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Magus, the King's Scholar, releases Gen, a skilled thief, from prison so that he may lead him to an ancient treasure, yet once freed, Gen has plans of his own and has no intention of letting Magus walk away with all the goods. Reprint. Newbery Hon...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 41%
funny 39%
lighthearted 26%
tense 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 34%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 38% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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