Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

Betrayed by his family and left for dead, prince Yarvi, reluctant heir to a divided kingdom, has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself - all with only...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,787 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 56%
tense 36%
emotional 18%
mysterious 15%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 38%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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