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497 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553575422
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 05 August 1996
Description
"A new star is rising in the fantasy firmament...teems with magic and spine-chilling amounts of skullduggery."-Dave Duncan, author of The Great GameWhen young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn't commit, he is certain that his lif...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
funny 31%
dark 25%
tense 24%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Xenophobia, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Miscarriage, Death of parent, Homophobia
497 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553575422
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 05 August 1996
Description
"A new star is rising in the fantasy firmament...teems with magic and spine-chilling amounts of skullduggery."-Dave Duncan, author of The Great GameWhen young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn't commit, he is certain that his lif...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
funny 31%
dark 25%
tense 24%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Xenophobia, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Miscarriage, Death of parent, Homophobia