Goldenhand - The Old Kingdom 5: The brand new book from bestselling author Garth Nix by Garth Nix

Goldenhand - The Old Kingdom 5: The brand new book from bestselling author Garth Nix

Abhorsen #5

Garth Nix

464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

When Lirael finds Nicholas Sayre lying unconscious after being attacked by a hideous Free Magic creature, she uses her powers to save him. But Nicholas is deeply tainted with Free magic and Lirael must seek help for him at her childhood home, the ...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
mysterious 31%
dark 29%
tense 25%
emotional 24%
hopeful 24%
funny 14%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 44% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

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