Emperor of the Eight Islands by Lian Hearn

Emperor of the Eight Islands

The Tale of Shikanoko #1-2

Lian Hearn

431 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

FOUR MILLION COPIES SOLD. In 40 languages. One of the most thrilling series of our time. In this magnificent new epic, destined to become a modern classic, bestselling Australian author Lian Hearn transports us to a mythical Japanese world set 300...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 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

3.39

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