The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson

1232 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

The Seven Cities Rebellion is over, Sha'ik is dead, but a last rebel force remains, holed up in the city of Y'Ghatan under the fanatical command of Leoman of the Flails. The prospect of laying siege to this ancient fortress makes the battle-weary ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 91%
challenging 59%
tense 56%
emotional 49%
mysterious 39%
reflective 29%
sad 28%
funny 25%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 35%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 14% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.48

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