A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham

A Shadow in Summer

Long Price Quartet #1

Daniel Abraham

331 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit, Seedless, an andat bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 850 reviews

Moods

dark 58%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 34%
emotional 34%
tense 29%
reflective 26%
sad 21%
challenging 17%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 33% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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