A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham

A Shadow in Summer

Long Price Quartet #1

Daniel Abraham

305 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy dark mysterious slow-paced
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The city-state of Saraykeht dominates the Summer Cities. Its wealth is beyond measure; its port is open to all the merchants of the world, and its ruler, the Khai Saraykeht, commands forces to rival the Gods. Commerce and trade fill the streets wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,220 reviews

Moods

dark 58%
mysterious 45%
emotional 43%
reflective 34%
adventurous 31%
tense 30%
sad 27%
challenging 20%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 44%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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