Firstborn by Brandon Sanderson

Firstborn

Brandon Sanderson

32 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

In Brandon Sanderson's riveting "Firstborn," a Tor.com Original short story, much glory is expected of the son of a High Duke of the interstellar Empire.And expected. And still expected, despite endless proof that young Dennison Crestmar has no ta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 47%
tense 47%
mysterious 26%
reflective 21%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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