The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness, #3)
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness, #3)
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Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005284
Novel • Fiction
Tortall • Medieval Fantasy World
2005
12-18 years
790L
Super Short Summary
In The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce, Alanna of Trebond, a woman knight, ventures into the southern desert where she joins the Bazhir tribe. There, she confronts new cultural challenges, learns vital lessons, and proves her worth as a leader and warrior. This is the third book in the Song of the Lioness series.
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Review Roundup
Reviews of The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce highlight its strong female protagonist, Alanna, who continues to break gender norms with courage and skill. Readers appreciate the book's action and character development, though some find certain plot points predictable. Overall, it's praised for its empowering narrative, despite occasional pacing issues.
Who Should Read The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness, #3)?
Fans of fantasy adventures featuring strong female protagonists, akin to those in The Hunger Games and Harry Potter, will enjoy The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce. This book appeals to readers who appreciate themes of empowerment, resilience, and breaking societal norms within a richly developed magical world.
83,682 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man is the third book in Tamora Pierce's acclaimed Song of the Lioness quartet, which follows Alanna of Trebond's journey.
Tamora Pierce was inspired to write strong, complex female protagonists like Alanna due to her own love of fantasy stories that often lacked notable female characters.
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The series begins with Alanna posing as a boy to become the first female knight in a realm that forbids women from doing so, breaking traditional gender roles in a high fantasy setting.
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284
Novel • Fiction
Tortall • Medieval Fantasy World
2005
12-18 years
790L
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