Deerskin by Robin McKinley

Deerskin

Robin McKinley

309 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
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As Princess Lissar reaches womanhood, it is clear to all the kingdom that in her breathtaking beauty she is the mirror image of her mother, the queen. But this seeming blessing forces her to flee for safety from her father's wrath. With her loyal ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,525 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
emotional 80%
sad 50%
hopeful 43%
challenging 41%
tense 30%
reflective 29%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 14%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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