Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

Emperor of the Eight Islands

The Tale of Shikanoko #1-2

Lian Hearn

15 hours, 9 minutes first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical adventurous medium-paced
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FOUR MILLION COPIES SOLD. In 40 languages. One of the most thrilling series of our time. In this magnificent new epic, destined to become a modern classic, bestselling Australian author Lian Hearn transports us to a mythical Japanese world set 300...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 83%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.43

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