fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

726 pages | first published 1977

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Living in peaceful Shady Vale, Shea Ohmsford knew little of the troubles that plagued the rest of the world. Then the giant, forbidding Allanon revealed that the supposedly dead Warlock Lord was plotting to destroy the world. The sole weapon again...
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Summary of 2720 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 28%
hopeful 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.33

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