Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold

Paladin of Souls

World of the Five Gods #2

Lois McMaster Bujold

482 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Follow Lois McMaster Bujold, one of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, to a land threatened by treacherous war and beset by demons -- as a royal dowager, released from the curse of madness and manipulated by an u...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 55%
mysterious 44%
reflective 41%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 31%
dark 29%
challenging 17%
sad 15%
tense 15%
funny 12%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.19

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