The Hallowed Hunt by Lois McMaster Bujold

469 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A magnificent epic tale of devotion, possession, obsession, and strange destiny from the author of the Hugo Award-winningPaladin of SoulsLois McMaster BujoldThe half-mad Prince Boleso has been slain by a noblewoman he had intended to defile -- and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 59%
emotional 46%
dark 42%
tense 20%
hopeful 16%
reflective 14%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 6%
sad 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 22% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.7

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