The Warded Man: Book One of the Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett

The Warded Man: Book One of the Demon Cycle

Demon Cycle #1

Peter V. Brett

459 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

As darkness falls after sunset, the corelings rise--demons who possess supernatural powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behin...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 79%
tense 46%
mysterious 32%
emotional 25%
sad 14%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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