fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

239 pages | first published 1983

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The first to be published, this is actually the fourth novel in the timeline of the VLAD TALTOS series. The books recount the adventures of the wisecracking hired killer Vlad, a human on a planet mainly inhabited by the long-lived, extremely tall ...
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Summary of 725 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 61%
mysterious 44%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.89

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