Orca by Steven Brust

290 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Granted, walking around with two jhereg on your shoulders is not the best disguise for an ex-assassin wanted all over the Empire. But a young boy saved his life and then needs help, Vlad Taltos pays his debt--even if it means uncovering a financia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 71%
funny 57%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.89

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