The Harsh Cry of the Heron by Lian Hearn

The Harsh Cry of the Heron

Tales of the Otori #4

Lian Hearn

631 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous inspiring sad fast-paced

Description

The Harsh Cry of the Heron is the rich and stirring finale to a series whose imaginative vision has enthralled millions of readers worldwide, and an extraordinary novel that stands as a thrilling achievement in its own right. A dazzling epic of wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 81%
sad 72%
tense 54%
dark 45%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.74

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