Windhaven by Lisa Tuttle, George R.R. Martin

400 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Maris of Amberly, a fisherman's daughter, wants to be a silver-winged flyer, crossing oceans, braving shiftng winds, to bring news, gossip, songs, and stories to a waiting populace. But when she challenges tradition, a revolution is sparked that t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 58%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 29%
reflective 23%
sad 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Average rating

3.63

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