Clariel by Garth Nix

Clariel

Abhorsen #4

Garth Nix

480 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Dive deeper into the history of the Old Kingdom in the brilliant prequel to Garth Nix's astonishingly successful fantasy series. Sixteen-year-old Clariel is not adjusting well to her new life in the city of Belisaere, the capital of the Old Kin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,844 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 60%
mysterious 32%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
sad 18%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 23%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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