The Dwarves by Markus Heitz

The Dwarves

Die Zwerge #1

Markus Heitz

736 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

For countless millennia, the dwarves of the Fifthling Kingdom have defended the stone gateway into Girdlegard. Many and varied foes have hurled themselves against the portal and died attempting to breach it. No man or beast has ever succeeded. Unt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 40%
mysterious 30%
tense 25%
hopeful 20%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.75

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