The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness, #3)
by Tamora Pierce
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 53.4K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 284 pages.
About The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
"Let her prove herself worthy as a man." Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death -- either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although she triumphs, dire challenges lie ahead. As her mythic fate would have it, Alanna soon becomes the tribe's first female shaman -- despite the desert dwellers' grave fear of the foreign woman warrior. Alanna must fight to change the ancient tribal customs of the desert tribes -- for their sake and for the sake of all Tortall. Alanna's journey continues...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tamora Pierce |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 284 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 53,413 |
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What genre is The Woman Who Rides Like a Man?
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Woman Who Rides Like a Man worth reading?
Based on 53.4K reader ratings, The Woman Who Rides Like a Man has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Woman Who Rides Like a Man?
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man has 284 pages.
Who wrote The Woman Who Rides Like a Man?
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man was written by Tamora Pierce. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for The Woman Who Rides Like a Man?
The ISBN-13 for The Woman Who Rides Like a Man is 9780689878590.0.
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