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464 pages • first pub 2005 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857525918
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Edition Pub Date: 02 October 2005
For those drawn to sharp, satirical fantasy that mines the absurdity of policing ancient grudges through the lens of weary duty and reluctant heroism. Ideal if you like brisk yet thoughtful pacing, comedic social commentary, and the tension between grimdark stakes and warm domestic beats.
Description
'Some people would be asking: whose side are you on? If you're not for us, you're against us. Huh. If you're not an apple, you're a banana' Koom Valley, where the trolls ambushed the dwarfs, or the dwarfs ambushed the trolls, was a long time ago.B...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 86%
funny: 86%
mysterious: 48%
lighthearted: 36%
emotional: 23%
hopeful: 22%
dark: 17%
inspiring: 16%
reflective: 16%
tense: 15%
challenging: 5%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Racism, Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use464 pages • first pub 2005 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857525918
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Edition Pub Date: 02 October 2005
For those drawn to sharp, satirical fantasy that mines the absurdity of policing ancient grudges through the lens of weary duty and reluctant heroism. Ideal if you like brisk yet thoughtful pacing, comedic social commentary, and the tension between grimdark stakes and warm domestic beats.
Description
'Some people would be asking: whose side are you on? If you're not for us, you're against us. Huh. If you're not an apple, you're a banana' Koom Valley, where the trolls ambushed the dwarfs, or the dwarfs ambushed the trolls, was a long time ago.B...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 86%
funny: 86%
mysterious: 48%
lighthearted: 36%
emotional: 23%
hopeful: 22%
dark: 17%
inspiring: 16%
reflective: 16%
tense: 15%
challenging: 5%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Racism, Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use