fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

543 pages | first published 1961

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Combining all the political intrigue of Game of Thrones with the sweeping romanticism of Outlander, Dorothy Dunnett's legendary Lymond Chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. The first book in the series...
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Summary of 492 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
challenging 75%
mysterious 41%
emotional 37%
funny 37%
tense 37%
dark 13%
informative 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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