Goldenhand by Garth Nix

Goldenhand

Abhorsen #5

Garth Nix

432 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The fifth instalment in Garth Nix's New York Times bestselling Old Kingdom series. Lirael is no longer a shy Second Assistant Librarian. She is the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, with dead creatures to battle and Free Magic entities to bind. She's also a Re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,981 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 27%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
emotional 19%
funny 15%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 42% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.0

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