fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous dark slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2011

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A collection of novellas and stories from one of the most critically acclaimed authors in the fantasy genre, Robin Hobb. Including work written under her pseudonym, Megan Lindholm. Bingtown heiresses rub shoulders in this wonderful collection with...
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Summary of 305 reviews

Moods

adventurous 53%
emotional 53%
dark 46%
reflective 38%
challenging 23%
tense 23%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.86

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