Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan

701 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY.There's no ancient evil to defeat or orphan destined for greatness, just unlikely heroes and classic adventure. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,200 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 58%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 34%
tense 20%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 10%
challenging 8%
inspiring 6%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 45% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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