Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay

608 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

It begins simply. Shen Tai, son of an illustrious general serving the Emperor of Kitai, has spent two years honoring the memory of his late father by burying the bones of the dead from both armies at the site of one of his father's last great batt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,134 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
reflective 56%
emotional 54%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
inspiring 22%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
informative 16%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
dark 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 20% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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