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864 pages | first published 1999

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“A truly extraordinary saga . . . The characterizations are consistently superb, and [Hobb] animates everything with love for and knowledge of the sea.”—BooklistAs the ancient tradition of Bingtown’s Old Traders slowly erodes under the cold new or...
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Summary of 4164 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 55%
mysterious 47%
tense 46%
dark 36%
challenging 17%
sad 13%
reflective 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.34

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