The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card

The Lost Gate

Mither Mages #1

Orson Scott Card

379 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Danny North knew from early childhood that his family was different, and that he was different from them.  While his cousins were learning how to create the things that commoners called fairies, ghosts, golems, trolls, werewolves, and other such...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 52%
mysterious 38%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.62

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