Grunts by Mary Gentle

Grunts

Mary Gentle

464 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny slow-paced

Description

An orc is a fireplug of a fighting machine made of muscle, hide, talon, and tusk, with a villainous disposition and a mean sense of humor. And, of course, an orc is a poor dumb grunt--the much abused foot soldier in the Horde of Darkness. The usua...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
funny 75%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 25% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.15

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