The Widow's House by Daniel Abraham

544 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

The rise of the dragon and fall of kings. Lord Regent Geder Palliako's war has led his nation and the priests of the spider goddess to victory after victory. No power has withstood him, except for the heart of the one woman he desires. As the viol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 45%
tense 45%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 77% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.08

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