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528 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763694456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
Epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartetsHem is a weary orphan who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
emotional 70%
sad 48%
tense 45%
challenging 32%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, War, Child abuseModerate
Gore, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Death of parent, Self harm, Vomit
528 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763694456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
Epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartetsHem is a weary orphan who ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
emotional 70%
sad 48%
tense 45%
challenging 32%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, War, Child abuseModerate
Gore, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Death of parent, Self harm, Vomit