The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Curse of Chalion

World of the Five Gods #1

Lois McMaster Bujold

448 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is an assignment Cazaril dreads...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,613 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 52%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 36%
dark 33%
reflective 26%
tense 25%
inspiring 20%
funny 13%
challenging 11%
sad 8%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 27%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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