Deerskin by Robin McKinley

Deerskin

Robin McKinley

fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

309 pages | first published 1993

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As Princess Lissar reaches womanhood, it is clear to all the kingdom that in her breathtaking beauty she is the mirror image of her mother, the queen. But this seeming blessing forces her to flee for safety from her father's wrath. With her loyal ...
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Summary of 1662 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
emotional 86%
sad 55%
challenging 42%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
reflective 32%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 13%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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