A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham

A Shadow in Summer

Long Price Quartet #1

Daniel Abraham

331 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The city-state of Saraykeht dominates the Summer Cities. Its wealth is beyond measure; its port is open to all the merchants of the world, and its ruler, the Khai Saraykeht, commands forces to rival the Gods. Commerce and trade fill the streets wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 892 reviews

Moods

dark 61%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 34%
emotional 34%
reflective 31%
tense 29%
sad 25%
challenging 13%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 46%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 41% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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