A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham

A Shadow in Summer

Long Price Quartet #1

Daniel Abraham

238 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit, Seedless, an andat bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews

Moods

dark 58%
mysterious 50%
emotional 39%
reflective 33%
adventurous 32%
sad 28%
tense 28%
challenging 13%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 46%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 41% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 31% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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