The Novice by Taran Matharu

The Novice

Summoner #1

Taran Matharu

384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

First in Taran Matharu's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy Summoner Trilogy, The Novice is an action-packed adventure of a young man gifted--or cursed--with an extraordinary and terrifying power... Fletcher is working as a blacksmith's appr...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 11%
emotional 10%
challenging 8%
dark 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 30% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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