A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay

A Song for Arbonne

Guy Gavriel Kay

509 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

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Based on the troubadour culture that rose in Provence during the High Middle Ages, this panoramic, absorbing novel beautifully creates an alternate version of the medieval world.The matriarchal, cultured land of Arbonne is rent by a feud between i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,126 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 66%
reflective 38%
tense 30%
dark 26%
sad 21%
challenging 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.19

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