Lirael by Garth Nix

552 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Annotation. Dark forces are abroad once more in the Old Kingdom. Lirael, solitary daughter of the Clayr, and Sameth, the reluctant Abhorsen-in-Waiting, both seek the same man who may hold the key to an ancient evil stirring in the West. But the De...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,413 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 58%
dark 56%
tense 33%
emotional 28%
funny 12%
hopeful 10%
reflective 8%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 18%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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