The Wizard by Gene Wolfe

536 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

THE WIZARD KNIGHT springs from the myths, legends and literature of times past. A teenager passes from Earth to a magical realm of seven worlds, where he is given a hero's adult body and named Able. Though forced to act as a man, inside he is stil...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.