Hild by Nicola Griffith

Hild

Light of the World #1

Nicola Griffith

546 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced
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Hild is born into a world in transition. In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, usually violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods’ priests are worrying. Edwin of Northumbria plots to become overking of the Angles, r...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 58%
reflective 45%
informative 33%
emotional 32%
dark 31%
tense 30%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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