Goldenhand by Garth Nix

Goldenhand

Abhorsen #5

Garth Nix

347 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Lirael is no longer a shy Second Assistant Librarian. She is the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, with Dead creatures to battle and Free Magic entities to bind. She’s also a Remembrancer, wielder of the Dark Mirror. Lirael lost one of her hands in the binding...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,890 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 31%
mysterious 29%
tense 27%
hopeful 25%
emotional 23%
funny 13%
challenging 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 45% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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