The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon

The Black Gryphon

Valdemar: Mage Wars #1

Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon

460 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with gleaming ebony feathers, majestic wingspan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 777 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
emotional 52%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.86

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