The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

The Scorpio Races

Maggie Stiefvater

409 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Some race to win. Others race to survive. It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Se...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 64%
tense 40%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 23%
reflective 21%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
funny 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.17

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