Deerskin by Robin McKinley

Deerskin

Robin McKinley with Xe Sands (Narrator)

11 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

The only daughter of a beloved king and queen, Princess Lissar has grown up in the shadow of her parents' infinite adoration for each other-an infatuation so great that it could only be broken by the queen's unexpected passing. As Lissar reaches w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,079 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
emotional 81%
sad 54%
hopeful 40%
challenging 39%
reflective 31%
tense 31%
adventurous 24%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 13%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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