Half a War by Joe Abercrombie

512 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Words are weapons. Princess Skara has seen all she loved made blood and ashes. She is left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as any blade. If she is to reclaim her birthright, she must conquer her fears and sharpen her wits...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,456 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 67%
tense 47%
emotional 29%
sad 22%
challenging 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
reflective 7%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.9

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