The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein

262 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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If you ask, she must answer. A steerswoman's knowledge is shared with any who request it; no steerswoman may refuse a question, and no steerswoman may answer with anything but the truth.And if she asks, you must answer. It is the other side of tra...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 70%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
dark 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 21%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

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3.98

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