Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

Book of a Thousand Days

Shannon Hale with James Noel Smith (Illustrator)

306 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult emotional slow-paced
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When Dashti, a maid, and Lady Saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years because of Saren's refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment.As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
emotional 57%
hopeful 48%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
funny 23%
tense 20%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 11%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 30%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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