Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

497 pages first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, a sweeping epic of forgotten magic and violent conquests unfolds in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. IN THIS...

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Community Reviews Summary of 620 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 46%
mysterious 38%
tense 37%
emotional 29%
challenging 22%
reflective 21%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
informative 6%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 27% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 33% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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