The Desert Spear: Book Two of the Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett

The Desert Spear: Book Two of the Demon Cycle

Demon Cycle #2

Peter V. Brett

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

658 pages | first published 2010

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The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a general who once bound all mankind into a single...
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Summary of 2329 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 74%
tense 39%
mysterious 37%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 15% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.98

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