The Scarab Path by Adrian Tchaikovsky

692 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Scarab Path is an astonishingly immersive fantasy, fifth in the Shadows of the Apt series by Arthur C. Clarke award-winner, Adrian Tchaikovsky. Ancient powers are waking . . .  The war with the Wasp Empire has ended in a bitter stalemate, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 84%
tense 69%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 23% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.11

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