The Phoenix and the Mirror, or The Enigmatic Speculum by Avram Davidson

The Phoenix and the Mirror, or The Enigmatic Speculum

Vergil Magus #1

Avram Davidson

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Inspired by the legends of the Dark Ages, The Phoenix and the Mirror is the story of the mighty Vergil—not quit the Vergil of our history books (the poet who penned The Aeneid), but the Vergil conjured by by the medieval imagination: hero, alchemi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.64

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