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Shaman’s Crossing (Soldier Son, #1)

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Fantasy Fiction

by Robin Hobb

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3.42 (15.3K ratings)
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description 591 pages

Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.42 out of 5, based on 15.3K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 591 pages.

About Shaman's Crossing

Nevare Burvelle was destined from birth to be a soldier. The second son of a newly anointed nobleman, he must endure the rigors of military training at the elite King's Cavalla Academy--and survive the hatred, cruelty, and derision of his aristocratic classmates--before joining the King of Gernia's brutal campaign of territorial expansion. The life chosen for him will be fraught with hardship, for he must ultimately face a forest-dwelling folk who will not submit easily to a king's tyranny. And they possess an ancient magic their would-be conquerors have long discounted--a powerful sorcery that threatens to claim Nevare Burvelle's soul and devastate his world once the Dark Evening brings the carnival to Old Thares.

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Author Robin Hobb
Published 2005
Pages 591
Genres Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 3.42 / 5.00
Total Ratings 15,287

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.4
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15.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.42, Shaman's Crossing is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shaman's Crossing?

Shaman's Crossing is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shaman's Crossing worth reading?

Based on 15.3K reader ratings, Shaman's Crossing has an average score of 3.42 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is Shaman's Crossing?

Shaman's Crossing has 591 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Shaman's Crossing?

Shaman's Crossing was written by Robin Hobb. It was first published in 2005.

What is the ISBN for Shaman's Crossing?

The ISBN-13 for Shaman's Crossing is 9780060758290.0.

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