Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn

Across the Nightingale Floor

Tales of the Otori #1

Lian Hearn

305 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard.The youth Takeo has been brought up...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 46%
mysterious 35%
tense 34%
dark 29%
sad 23%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
reflective 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 29%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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