Across the Nightingale Floor, Episode 1: The Sword of the Warrior by Lian Hearn

Across the Nightingale Floor, Episode 1: The Sword of the Warrior

Tales of the Otori #1 part 1

Lian Hearn

193 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

"In his black-walled fortress at Inuyama, the warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard." "The youth Takeo has been brough...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.76

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