A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

426 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

The third extraordinary novel in Gregory Maguire's bestselling Wicked series, featuring the beloved Cowardly Lion As civil war looms in Oz, an ancient and tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before she can return to dust, however, the C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,525 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
mysterious 66%
dark 48%
reflective 29%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
tense 22%
funny 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 21%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.18

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