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268 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442427655
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 19 April 2011
Description
Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death--either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although ...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,593 reviews
Moods
emotional 28%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 10%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, SexismModerate
Blood, Child death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness
268 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442427655
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 19 April 2011
Description
Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death--either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although ...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,593 reviews
Moods
emotional 28%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 10%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, SexismModerate
Blood, Child death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness