fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

662 pages | first published 2007

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Told in Kvothe's own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-f...
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Summary of 37709 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 57%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
tense 23%
funny 22%
reflective 17%
challenging 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.4

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