The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett

The Desert Spear

Demon Cycle #2

Peter V. Brett

579 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a general who once bound all mankind into a single...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,473 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 75%
tense 42%
mysterious 36%
emotional 30%
challenging 22%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 14%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 76% | Plot: 12% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.98

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