The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells

372 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

Moon has spent his life hiding what he is: a shape-shifter able to transform himself into a winged creature of flight. An orphan with only vague memories of his own kind, Moon tries to fit in among the tribes of his river valley, with mixed succes...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 32%
emotional 26%
hopeful 21%
tense 17%
dark 16%
reflective 11%
funny 8%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 27%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 24% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.95

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