Goldenhand by Garth Nix

Goldenhand

Abhorsen #5

Garth Nix

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

For everyone and everything there is a time to die. Lirael is no longer a shy Second Assistant Librarian. She is the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, with Dead creatures to battle and Free Magic entities to bind. She’s also a Remembrancer, wielder of the D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,945 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 28%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 26%
tense 25%
emotional 19%
funny 16%
challenging 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.0

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