A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham

A Shadow in Summer

Long Price Quartet #1

Daniel Abraham

238 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy dark mysterious slow-paced
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The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit, Seedless, an andat bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,219 reviews

Moods

dark 58%
mysterious 45%
emotional 43%
reflective 34%
adventurous 31%
tense 30%
sad 27%
challenging 20%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 44%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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