Lord of the Darkwood by Lian Hearn

Lord of the Darkwood

The Tale of Shikanoko #3

Lian Hearn

400 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

"Against a background of wild forest, elegant castles, hidden temples and savage battlefields, the adventure that began with Emperor of the Eight Islands draws to its thrilling conclusion.The rightful emperor is lost. Shikanoko is condemned to liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 66%
emotional 22%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
challenging 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.79

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