Hild by Nicola Griffith

Hild

Light of the World #1

Nicola Griffith

546 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced

Description

Hild is born into a world in transition. In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, usually violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods’ priests are worrying. Edwin of Northumbria plots to become overking of the Angles, r...

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Moods

challenging 59%
adventurous 51%
reflective 44%
informative 42%
emotional 32%
dark 28%
mysterious 26%
tense 25%
inspiring 9%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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