The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima

506 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for his family. The only thing of value he has is something he can't sell—the thick silver cuffs he's worn since birth. They'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,918 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 52%
dark 24%
tense 24%
emotional 20%
funny 11%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 5%
inspiring 4%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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