The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

490 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril, has returned to the noble household he once served as page, and is named, to his great surprise, as the secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to ru...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,829 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 50%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 36%
dark 30%
reflective 24%
tense 23%
inspiring 22%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.2

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