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The Bear

R. A. Salvatore (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages448 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.57/5 (42)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

The war of Honce drags on, and the roads and seas are littered with bodies. Trapped, Dame Gwydre and Father Artolivan concoct a desperate plot to join forces with Laird Ethelbert and Bransen seeks to extricate himself from the selfish goals of all the combatants, including his old nemesis, Bannagran--the Bear of Honce and the man who slew his adoptive father.

Is The Bear appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Parents should know this book depicts ongoing war with substantial violence, death, and political intrigue. The protagonist seeks revenge against the warrior who killed his adoptive father while navigating complex political alliances.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens interested in epic fantasy battles, political maneuvering, and morally complex heroes dealing with revenge and duty will be engaged.

Tags

Epic FantasyGrimdarkWar StoryCharacter-Driven