fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced

372 pages | first published 2006

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"Bujold builds a better fantasy romance with compelling characters and the fascinating clash between their cultures, she a farmer's daughter, he an adventurer on the trail of a deadly demon."--LocusOne of the most respected writers in the field of...
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Summary of 877 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 68%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 27%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
relaxing 13%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.54

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