274 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074255
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz / Orion
Publication date: 01 January 1988
Description
The sword Tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of Yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together ...But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves, who are heavily involved in their war agai...
Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 27%
mysterious 22%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 47% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, BloodModerate
Gore, Slavery, WarMinor
Sexual content, Violence
274 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074255
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz / Orion
Publication date: 01 January 1988
Description
The sword Tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of Yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together ...But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves, who are heavily involved in their war agai...
Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 27%
mysterious 22%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 47% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, BloodModerate
Gore, Slavery, WarMinor
Sexual content, Violence