The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Curse of Chalion

World of the Five Gods #1

Lois McMaster Bujold

442 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is an assignment Cazaril dread...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,409 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
emotional 49%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 37%
dark 28%
reflective 23%
inspiring 21%
tense 19%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.2

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