The Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

The Emperor of the Eight Islands

The Tale of Shikanoko #1

Lian Hearn

251 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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An ambitious warlord leaves his nephew for dead and seizes his lands.A stubborn father forces his younger son to surrender his wife to his older brother.A mysterious woman seeks five fathers for her children.A powerful priest meddles in the succes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 68%
dark 64%
challenging 28%
tense 24%
emotional 16%
reflective 12%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 30% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.34

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