Horizon by Lois McMaster Bujold

15 hours, 22 minutes first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a world where malices, remnants of ancient magic, can erupt with life-destroying power, only soldier-sorcerer Lakewalkers have mastered the ability to kill them. But Lakewalkers keep their uncanny secrets—and themselves—from the farmers they pr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 8%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.8

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