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931 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473642102
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 25 October 1988
Description
In the peaceful land of Osten Ard, the good king is dying-and a long-dreaded evil is about to be unleashed. Only Simon, a young kitchen boy apprenticed to a secret order of wizards dedicated to halting the coming darkness, can solve the dangerous ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,749 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
dark 38%
tense 31%
emotional 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Animal cruelty, WarModerate
Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death of parent
931 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473642102
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 25 October 1988
Description
In the peaceful land of Osten Ard, the good king is dying-and a long-dreaded evil is about to be unleashed. Only Simon, a young kitchen boy apprenticed to a secret order of wizards dedicated to halting the coming darkness, can solve the dangerous ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,749 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
dark 38%
tense 31%
emotional 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Animal cruelty, WarModerate
Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death of parent