The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk

The Fifth Sacred Thing

Maya Greenwood #1

Starhawk

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

486 pages | first published 1993

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An epic tale of freedom and slavery, love and war, and the potential futures of humankind tells of a twenty-first century California clan caught between two clashing worlds, one based on tolerance, the other on repression.
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Summary of 322 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
inspiring 76%
hopeful 71%
emotional 66%
challenging 38%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
tense 28%
informative 14%
sad 9%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 86% | Character: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.14

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