The Gift by Alison Croggon

The Gift

The Books of Pellinor #1

Alison Croggon

494 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, a gift that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only whe...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 43%
mysterious 38%
emotional 31%
hopeful 27%
tense 25%
inspiring 13%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 21% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

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