Penric and the Shaman by Lois McMaster Bujold

Penric and the Shaman

Penric & Desdemona #2

Lois McMaster Bujold

216 pages • 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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Moods

adventurous 83%
funny 39%
lighthearted 39%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 27%
reflective 14%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.05

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