Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

416 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced
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Betrayed by his family and left for dead, prince Yarvi, reluctant heir to a divided kingdom, has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself - all with only...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,711 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 58%
tense 37%
emotional 20%
mysterious 17%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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