A Stranger in Olondria by Sofia Samatar

A Stranger in Olondria

Olondria

Sofia Samatar

320 pages first pub 2012 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, richly layered fantasy that explores the power of stories and the complexities of cultural displacement through lyrical prose and slow-burning emotional depth.

Description

Jevik travels to the city of Olondria where he is overtaken by a ghost from his past.

Community Reviews

3.73
based on 912 reviews

Moods

reflective: 84%

adventurous: 50%

emotional: 50%

challenging: 35%

sad: 30%

mysterious: 28%

dark: 15%

inspiring: 15%

hopeful: 7%

tense: 4%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

19% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
61% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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