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288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 12 April 1985
Description
"Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future as a fantasy writer."--Anne McCaffrey When the children of his village were struck with a mysterio...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,161 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
lighthearted 57%
mysterious 40%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefModerate
Torture, Fatphobia, SexismMinor
Drug use, Mental illness, Eating disorder
288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 12 April 1985
Description
"Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future as a fantasy writer."--Anne McCaffrey When the children of his village were struck with a mysterio...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,161 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
lighthearted 57%
mysterious 40%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefModerate
Torture, Fatphobia, SexismMinor
Drug use, Mental illness, Eating disorder