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15 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739337233
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library
Publication date: 24 October 2006
Description
Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,005 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, MurderModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol
15 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739337233
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library
Publication date: 24 October 2006
Description
Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,005 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
dark 29%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, MurderModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol