Nyolcsziget ​császára by Lian Hearn

Nyolcsziget ​császára

The Tale of Shikanoko #1

Lian Hearn with Zsolt Szántai (Translator)

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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In the opening pages of the action-packed Book One of Lian Hearn's epic Tale of Shikanoko series, a future lord is dispossessed of his birthright by a scheming uncle, a mountain sorcerer imbues a mask with the spirit of a great stag for a lost you...

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Community Reviews Summary of 480 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 69%
dark 61%
challenging 26%
tense 23%
emotional 19%
reflective 11%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.34

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