The Harsh Cry of the Heron by Lian Hearn

The Harsh Cry of the Heron

Tales of the Otori #4

Lian Hearn

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Description

An epic fantasy set in a mythical, medieval Japan, Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori series has crossed genres, generations, and genders. Grand and complex in its themes, elegantly written, each book in the original trilogy has become a worldwide be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 81%
sad 72%
tense 54%
dark 45%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.74

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