The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

The Thief

The Queen's Thief #1

Megan Whalen Turner

311 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Eugenides, the queen’s thief, can steal anything—or so he says. When his boasting lands him in prison and the king’s magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, he’s in no position to refuse. The magus thinks he has the right tool fo...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 42%
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: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | 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: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

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