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470 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444723229
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 02 February 1987
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,727 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 41%
mysterious 37%
emotional 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 14%
sad 9%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Adult/minor relationship, DeathMinor
Grief, Ableism, Sexual content
470 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444723229
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 02 February 1987
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,727 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 41%
mysterious 37%
emotional 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 14%
sad 9%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Adult/minor relationship, DeathMinor
Grief, Ableism, Sexual content