The Jewel in the Skull by Michael Moorcock

The Jewel in the Skull

The History of the Runestaff #1

Michael Moorcock

160 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The novel is set at some indeterminate time in a post-nuclear holocaust future, where science and sorcery co-exist and the Dark Empire of Granbretan (Great Britain) is expanding across Europe.

Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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