Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

385 pages first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

Betrayed by his family and left for dead, prince Yarvi, reluctant heir to a divided kingdom, has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself - all with only...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,065 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 57%
tense 38%
emotional 17%
mysterious 16%
funny 15%
challenging 11%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
inspiring 6%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 37%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.88

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