Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn

Across the Nightingale Floor

Tales of the Otori #1

Lian Hearn

294 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult adventurous emotional mysterious slow-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 brought up...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 51%
tense 42%
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
sad 30%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 30% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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