Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

Emperor of the Eight Islands

The Tale of Shikanoko #1

Lian Hearn

272 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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In the opening pages of the action-packed Book One of Lian Hearn's epic Tale of Shikanoko series, a future lord is dispossessed of his birthright by a scheming uncle, a mountain sorcerer imbues a mask with the spirit of a great stag for a lost you...

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Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 68%
dark 64%
challenging 28%
tense 24%
emotional 16%
reflective 12%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 30% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.34

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