The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

The Thief

The Queen's Thief #1

Megan Whalen Turner

7 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Description

Newbery Medal winning fantasy, set in a world not unlike Ancient Greece, complete with interfering Gods and Goddesses. The King's magus believes he knows the site of an ancient treasure - Hamiathe's Gift. To attain it, he needs a skillful thief an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,742 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 42%
funny 39%
lighthearted 26%
tense 12%
challenging 5%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 34%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 38% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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