Malice by John Gwynne

640 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Called a 'Hell of a debut' by bestselling author Conn Iggulden, Malice by John Gwynne is the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series.Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,272 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 55%
dark 54%
emotional 40%
mysterious 36%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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