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cordial75's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Darklord of Derkholm is reads like The Office x The Lord of the Rings. Its a satire of Tolkein-era high fantasy. While it's not a book I typically read, it did knock a few chuckles out of me. Keep in mind, the humor in it is the dry, British sort - very Monty Python-esque, but gentler. Read the trigger warnings as one scene did not particularly age well. Don't go into this book expecting a dramatic fantasy - its a cartoony coming-of-age comedy that likes to mock fantasy tropes instead of milk them. Go into it like you would go into watching Space Balls as a Star Wars fan.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
blood_egg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Diana Wynne Jones for the win again! Such a good commentary on the exploitation of places through tourism and capitalism.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Rape, and War
rainstormdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Gore, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood