To Hold the Bridge: A tale of the Old Kingdom and other stories by Garth Nix

To Hold the Bridge: A tale of the Old Kingdom and other stories

Abhorsen #4.5

Garth Nix

458 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Far to the north of the magical Old Kingdom, the Greenwash Bridge Company has been building a bridge for almost a hundred years. It is not an easy task, for many dangers threaten the bridge builders, from nomad raiders to Free Magic sorcerers. Des...

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Community Reviews Summary of 565 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 57%
mysterious 38%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
lighthearted 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
reflective 11%
challenging 7%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 13% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

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