The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

The Shadow Rising

The Wheel of Time #4

Robert Jordan

1024 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous reflective medium-paced
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The Stone of Tear, invulnerable fortress of legend, has fallen. The Children of the Dragon have risen to the call of prophecy and march to the aid of the Light. Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, is held by Rand al'Thor, the man proclaimed ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 41%
tense 41%
mysterious 40%
emotional 27%
challenging 21%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 21% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.16

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