Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

Finnikin of the Rock

Lumatere Chronicles #1

Melina Marchetta

507 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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Ten years after he pledges an oath in blood to protect Lumatere, Finnikin's cursed kingdom is at the mercy of a murderous imposter. He and his mentor must enlist the help of Evanjalin, an enigmatic young woman who claims the heir to the throne sti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,182 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
emotional 66%
dark 55%
hopeful 38%
mysterious 31%
tense 29%
sad 21%
inspiring 17%
challenging 13%
reflective 11%
funny 10%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 17% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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