The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1

Rick Riordan

512 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant offic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21,284 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 80%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 22%
mysterious 18%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
sad 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 43%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 30% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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