The Thin Executioner by Darren Shan

The Thin Executioner

Darren Shan

496 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

In a kingdom of merciless tyrants, Jebel Rum's family is honored as royalty because his father is the executioner. But Rashed Rum is near retirement. And when he goes, there will be a contest to determine his successor. It is a contest that thin, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 85%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.0

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