The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi

The Beast Player

The Beast Player #1-2

Nahoko Uehashi with Cathy Hirano (Translator)

352 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Elin's family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last brea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 60%
reflective 43%
hopeful 32%
mysterious 30%
inspiring 29%
tense 22%
sad 17%
challenging 11%
dark 10%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 46%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.13

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