The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French

The Grey Bastards

The Lot Lands #1

Jonathan French

432 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Description

LIVE IN THE SADDLE. DIE ON THE HOG. Such is the creed of the half-orcs dwelling in the Lot Lands. Sworn to hardened brotherhoods known as hoofs, these former slaves patrol their unforgiving country astride massive swine bred for war. They are all ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 589 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 64%
funny 45%
tense 40%
mysterious 13%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 48%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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