The Gift by Alison Croggon

The Gift

The Books of Pellinor #1

Alison Croggon

494 pages • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, a gift that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only whe...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 40%
mysterious 38%
emotional 35%
hopeful 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 14%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 34%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 17% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.86

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