fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced

1125 pages | first published 1975

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A bold English adventurer. An invincible Japanese warlord. A beautiful woman torn between two ways of life. All brought together in an extraordinary saga aflame with passion, conflict, ambition, and the struggle for power.Here is the world-famous ...
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Summary of 3075 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
tense 42%
challenging 37%
informative 36%
dark 25%
emotional 20%
mysterious 19%
reflective 18%
sad 13%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 22% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.2

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