A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay

A Brightness Long Ago

Guy Gavriel Kay

420 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

In a chamber overlooking the nighttime waterways of a maritime city, a man looks back on his youth and the people who shaped his life. Danio Cerra's intelligence won him entry to a renowned school, though he was only the son of a tailor. He took s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 712 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
reflective 68%
emotional 55%
sad 30%
tense 24%
dark 13%
mysterious 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.14

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