The Crystal Shard by R.A. Salvatore

12 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

Akar Kessel, weak-willed apprentice mage, starts events that find a magical device, the crystal shard. Dwarf Bruenor rescues barbarian Wulfgar from the ruins of Ten-Towns, for 5 years of service - and friendship. With help from renegade dark elf D...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
funny 16%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
emotional 8%
challenging 7%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 45% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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