The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

The Blacktongue Thief

The Blacktongue Thief #1

Christopher Buehlman

416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Description

Set in a world of goblin wars, stag-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with deadly tattoos, Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktongue Thief begins a 'dazzling' (Robin Hobb) fantasy adventure unlike any other. Kinch Na Shannack owes the Taker...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,363 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 78%
dark 53%
mysterious 22%
lighthearted 21%
tense 19%
emotional 11%
challenging 6%
hopeful 4%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 29% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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