The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip

The Riddle-Master of Hed

Riddle-Master #1

Patricia A. McKillip

240 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

 Long ago, the wizards had vanished from the world, and all knowledge was left hidden in riddles. Morgon, prince of the simple farmers of Hed, proved himself a master of such riddles when he staked his life to win a crown from the dead Lord of Aum...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 85%
reflective 35%
emotional 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.7

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