A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

312 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

In this much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion - the once tiny cub defended by Elphaba in Wicked. While civil war looms, a tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,621 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
mysterious 68%
dark 51%
reflective 31%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
funny 17%
sad 13%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.18

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