The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

Song of the Lioness #3

Tamora Pierce

284 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

"Let her prove herself worthy as a man." Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death -- either she will be killed or sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,736 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 20%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 13%
tense 8%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 28% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.08

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