The Pariah by Anthony Ryan

609 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 294 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 77%
tense 35%
mysterious 25%
emotional 17%
challenging 13%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 26%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.05

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