fiction historical challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

284 pages | first published 2016

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Britain is in a state of uneasy peace. Northumbria's Viking ruler, Sigtryggr, and Mercia's Saxon Queen Aethelflaed have agreed a truce. And so England's greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, at last has the chance to take back the home his trait...
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Summary of 434 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 20%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.27

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