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380 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0451151259
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: 01 January 1988
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,673 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 41%
mysterious 38%
emotional 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Death, Adult/minor relationship, Animal deathMinor
Ableism, Grief, Sexual content
380 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0451151259
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: 01 January 1988
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,673 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 41%
mysterious 38%
emotional 18%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Death, Adult/minor relationship, Animal deathMinor
Ableism, Grief, Sexual content