Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

Emperor of the Eight Islands

The Tale of Shikanoko #1-2

Lian Hearn

448 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

An ambitious warlord leaves his nephew for dead and seizes his lands. A stubborn father forces his younger son to surrender his wife to his older brother. A mysterious woman seeks five fathers for her children. A powerful priest meddles i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 75%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.35

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