Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

Ship of Magic

Liveship Traders #1

Robin Hobb

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fiction fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

897 pages | first published 1998

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On the northernmost point of the Cursed Shores lies Bingtown, a bustling hub of exotic trade and home to a proud merchant nobility famed for its extraordinary vessels. Only Bingtown liveships can negotiate the perilous waters of the Rain Wild R...
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Summary of 4949 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 55%
dark 41%
tense 40%
mysterious 34%
sad 18%
challenging 17%
reflective 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 39%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.2

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