The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

The Scorpio Races

Maggie Stiefvater

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

496 pages | first published 2011

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Every November, the Scorpio Races are run beneath the chalk cliffs of Skarmouth. Sean Kendrick is the only man on the island capable of taming the beasts. Puck enters the races to save her family, but he horse she rides is an ordinary little mare....
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Summary of 10013 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 66%
tense 40%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 22%
reflective 21%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
funny 7%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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