A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

312 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Description

When civil war looms in Oz, an ancient and tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before she can return to dust, however, the Cowardly Lion, an enigmatic figure named Brrr, arrives in search of information about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,222 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 63%
dark 45%
reflective 27%
emotional 25%
challenging 20%
funny 18%
tense 15%
sad 13%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.19

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