The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett

The Painted Man

Demon Cycle #1

Peter V. Brett

416 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

As darkness falls, the demons rise. For hundreds of years these creatures have terrorised the night, slowly culling the human population. It was not always this way. Men and women did not always cower behind protective magical wards and hope to se...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 79%
tense 46%
mysterious 32%
emotional 25%
sad 14%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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