288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 12 April 1985
Description
"Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future as a fantasy writer."--Anne McCaffrey When the children of his village were struck with a mysterio...
Community Reviews Summary of 985 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 34%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefModerate
Animal death, Body horror, Body shamingMinor
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use
288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 12 April 1985
Description
"Li Kao may have a slight flaw in his character but the book has none. I recommend it unconditionally and I predict Barry Hughart has quite a future as a fantasy writer."--Anne McCaffrey When the children of his village were struck with a mysterio...
Community Reviews Summary of 985 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 34%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefModerate
Animal death, Body horror, Body shamingMinor
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use