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Nightingale

David Farland
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Nightingale

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

Book Brief

David Farland

Nightingale

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

494

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Nightingale by David Farland is a young adult urban fantasy romance about Bron, a teen who discovers he's part of a magical human race called the masaaks, after meeting Olivia. Bron moves from Salt Lake City to southern Utah to learn more about his powers at a special school, where he faces romantic entanglements and threats from an evil sect, the Draghouls, who wish to exploit his abilities. The story addresses themes of identity and belonging.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Emotional

Suspenseful

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.7

456 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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David Farland's Nightingale has been praised for its imaginative world-building and engaging narrative, appealing strongly to young adult readers. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the protagonist underdeveloped. Despite these flaws, its originality and immersive qualities make it a compelling read for fans of fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nightingale?

Readers who enjoy Nightingale by David Farland are typically fans of young adult fantasy with elements of mystery and supernatural powers. They will likely appreciate series such as Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Percy Jackson & The Olympians by Rick Riordan for their intricate worlds and coming-of-age themes.

3.7

456 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

494

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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