The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1

Rick Riordan

513 pages • first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21,349 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 80%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 23%
mysterious 19%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
sad 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 54%
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: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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