The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

280 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

"I can steal anything." Gen can steal anything—at least that's the boast he's made in wineshops across the capital city, and this bragging has landed him in the king's prison. His chances of escape look slim—even for someone of his talents. When h...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 41%
funny 37%
lighthearted 25%
tense 12%
challenging 5%
emotional 4%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 35%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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