The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip

The Riddle-Master of Hed

Riddle-Master #1

Patricia A. McKillip

229 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Long ago, the wizards had vanished from the world, and all knowledge was left hidden in riddles. Morgon, prince of the simple farmers of Hed, proved himself a master of such riddles when he staked his life to win a crown from the dead Lord of Aum....

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 1,289 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 72%

reflective: 31%

emotional: 18%

dark: 16%

tense: 14%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 12%

lighthearted: 10%

sad: 8%

funny: 6%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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