Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier

Son of the Shadows

Sevenwaters #2

Juliet Marillier

608 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
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After years of comparative peace, darkness has fallen upon Ulster. Trouble is brewing and even those in the heart of the forest are not safe. Niamh, elder daughter of Sorcha, is required to make a strategic marriage, while her sister Liadan, who h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,007 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
adventurous 83%
dark 48%
mysterious 47%
tense 31%
sad 26%
hopeful 23%
reflective 22%
inspiring 18%
challenging 17%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 44% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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