The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett

The Desert Spear

Demon Cycle #2

Peter V. Brett

579 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a general who once bound all mankind into a single...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,781 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 79%
tense 52%
mysterious 36%
emotional 29%
challenging 21%
sad 9%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 17% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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