fiction fantasy adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

281 pages | first published 1990

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Years before, they had escaped together from the sinister Tombs of Atuan—she, an isolated young priestess, he, a powerful wizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself the simple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken o...
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Summary of 3184 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 65%
dark 50%
adventurous 40%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 26%
sad 25%
challenging 24%
tense 22%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.11

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