The Great Ordeal by R. Scott Bakker
The Great Ordeal

R. Scott Bakker

512 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Praised by fans and critics worldwide, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy literature. With The Great Ordeal, Bakker presents the long-anticipated third volume of The Aspect-Emperor, a series that stands with th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 85%
adventurous 71%
emotional 71%
tense 42%
mysterious 28%
reflective 28%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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