The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

15 hours, 20 minutes first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,484 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 82%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 21%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 8%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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