Penric and the Shaman by Lois McMaster Bujold

Penric and the Shaman

Penric & Desdemona #2

Lois McMaster Bujold with Grover Gardner (Narrator)

4 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this novella set in the World of the Five Gods and four years after the events in Penric’s Demon, Penric is a divine of the Bastard’s Order as well as a sorcerer and scholar, living in the palace where the Princess-Archdivine holds court. His s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 785 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 37%
funny 33%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 29%
reflective 12%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 28%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.04

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