The Prisoner of Limnos by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Prisoner of Limnos

Penric & Desdemona #7

Lois McMaster Bujold

138 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

In this sequel novella to “Mira’s Last Dance”, Temple sorcerer Penric and the widow Nikys have reached safety in the duchy of Orbas when a secret letter from a friend brings frightening news: Nikys’s mother has been taken hostage by her brother’s ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 57%
lighthearted 45%
hopeful 34%
emotional 28%
tense 20%
mysterious 14%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 19% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.22

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