15 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739337233
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library
Publication date: 24 October 2006
Description
Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,019 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
dark 30%
tense 28%
emotional 25%
funny 21%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 30% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Domestic abuse, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, BloodMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Confinement
15 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739337233
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Listening Library
Publication date: 24 October 2006
Description
Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,019 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
dark 30%
tense 28%
emotional 25%
funny 21%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 4%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 30% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Domestic abuse, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Child abuse, BloodMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Confinement