The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Curse of Chalion

World of the Five Gods #1

Lois McMaster Bujold

502 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is an assignment Cazaril dread...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,921 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 48%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 36%
dark 31%
reflective 24%
tense 22%
inspiring 21%
funny 13%
challenging 10%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.2

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