The Inheritance by Robin Hobb, Megan Lindholm

The Inheritance

The Realm of the Elderlings #4.5/9.5

Robin Hobb, Megan Lindholm

416 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

The Inheritance & Other Stories is a marvelous new collection of short fiction from New York Times bestselling master storyteller Robin Hobb—including tales written under the pseudonym Megan Lindholm, by which the acclaimed fantasist first beg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
emotional 50%
dark 43%
reflective 37%
challenging 18%
tense 18%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.87

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