Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman

Between Two Fires

Christopher Buehlman

464 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror adventurous medium-paced

Description

“Buehlman…slips effortlessly into a different kind of literary sensibility, one that doesn’t scrimp on earthy humor and lyrical writing in the face of unspeakable horrors.”*The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found an orphan of the B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 899 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
adventurous 78%
tense 54%
emotional 44%
sad 35%
mysterious 34%
challenging 25%
funny 16%
hopeful 15%
reflective 14%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 19% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.21

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