The Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Last Light of the Sun

Guy Gavriel Kay

501 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

In his eagerly awaited new novel, Guy Gavriel Kay turns his gaze to the northlands, brilliantly evoking the Viking, Anglo-Saxon and Celtic cultures of a turbulent age.There is nothing soft or silken about the north. The lives of men and women are ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 62%
reflective 56%
mysterious 37%
dark 31%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
tense 12%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.81

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