The First Book of Swords by Fred Saberhagen

The First Book of Swords

Books of Swords #1

Fred Saberhagen

309 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

The gods decide to devise a Game of great fun: their colleague Vulcan forges 12 magic Swords, each with a different power, and scatters them across the world. Play begins in grand and gloriously violent fashion as Swords are gathered and used to c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 244 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

fast 62%
slow 25%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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