Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

Book of a Thousand Days

Shannon Hale with James Noel Smith (Illustrator)

306 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

When Dashti, a maid, and Lady Saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years because of Saren's refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment.As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot...

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Moods

emotional 62%
adventurous 53%
hopeful 44%
dark 32%
inspiring 29%
reflective 27%
tense 24%
funny 20%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 15%
mysterious 12%
sad 8%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.9

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