Malice by John Gwynne

867 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king's realm. But that day will come all too soon. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true pric...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,292 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 56%
dark 55%
emotional 40%
mysterious 36%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 35%
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: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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