Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore

Jirel of Joiry

C.L. Moore

212 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous fast-paced

Description

 The 1930’s heralded the arrival of C.L. Moore, one of the pioneering women writers of speculative fiction, and the appearance of fantasy’s landmark female hero: Jirel of Joiry.With her red hair flowing, her yellow eyes glinting like embers, and h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 85%
mysterious 71%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.57

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