The Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

The Emperor of the Eight Islands

The Tale of Shikanoko #1

Lian Hearn

251 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

An ambitious warlord leaves his nephew for dead and seizes his lands.A stubborn father forces his younger son to surrender his wife to his older brother.A mysterious woman seeks five fathers for her children.A powerful priest meddles in the succes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 81%
dark 63%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Average rating

3.38

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