The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein

The Steerswoman

The Steerswoman #1

Rosemary Kirstein

262 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

If you ask, she must answer. A steerswoman's knowledge is shared with any who request it; no steerswoman may refuse a question, and no steerswoman may answer with anything but the truth.And if she asks, you must answer. It is the other side of tra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 435 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 67%
reflective 21%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 29%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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