326 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670814589
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication date: 02 February 1987
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,617 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 39%
mysterious 36%
emotional 20%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 17%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 41% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, AddictionMinor
Ableism, Sexual content, Violence326 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670814589
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication date: 02 February 1987
Description
A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,617 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 39%
mysterious 36%
emotional 20%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 17%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 41% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, AddictionMinor
Ableism, Sexual content, Violence