A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

312 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Description

In this much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion - the once tiny cub defended by Elphaba in Wicked. While civil war looms, a tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,202 reviews

Moods

adventurous 74%
mysterious 62%
dark 46%
reflective 27%
emotional 25%
challenging 20%
funny 18%
tense 16%
sad 13%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.19

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