A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay

A Brightness Long Ago

Guy Gavriel Kay

424 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced
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In a chamber overlooking the nighttime waterways of a maritime city, a man looks back on his youth and the people who shaped his life. Danio Cerra's intelligence won him entry to a renowned school even though he was only the son of a tailor. He to...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
reflective 69%
emotional 54%
sad 28%
tense 22%
dark 14%
mysterious 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.12

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