The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1

Rick Riordan

499 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant offic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,175 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 81%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 21%
mysterious 19%
tense 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 40%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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