The Black Swan by Mercedes Lackey

The Black Swan

Fairy Tales #2

Mercedes Lackey with Eva Wilhelm (Narrator)

12 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy romance adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

After his wife's untimely death, a powerful sorcerer dedicates his life to seeking revenge against all womankind. He turns his captives into beautiful swans--who briefly regain human form by the fleeting light of the moon. Only Odette, noblest of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 77%
emotional 55%
hopeful 44%
tense 33%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.74

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