Lord of the Darkwood by Lian Hearn

Lord of the Darkwood

The Tale of Shikanoko #3

Lian Hearn

240 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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"Against a background of wild forest, elegant castles, hidden temples and savage battlefields, the adventure that began with Emperor of the Eight Islands draws to its thrilling conclusion.The rightful emperor is lost. Shikanoko is condemned to liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
dark 69%
mysterious 61%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.78

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