The Phoenix and  the Mirror by Avram Davidson

The Phoenix and the Mirror

Vergil Magus #1

Avram Davidson with Adam Roberts (Contributor)

223 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Legend has it that Virgil, author of The Aeneid, was more than a mere poet. Legend has it that he was an adventurer, an alchemist – a magus. Driven to do the bidding of Queen Cornelia of Carsus, who has taken hostage part of his soul, Virgil embar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.58

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