Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb

Shaman's Crossing

The Soldier Son #1

Robin Hobb

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

607 pages | first published 2005

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Nevare Burvelle was destined from birth to be a soldier. The second son of a newly anointed nobleman, he must endure the rigors of military training at the elite King's Cavella Academy—and survive the hatred, cruelty, and derision of his aristocra...
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Summary of 1015 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 31%
dark 27%
emotional 22%
tense 22%
sad 18%
reflective 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 25%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.34

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