The Dragon Waiting (Fantasy Masterworks) by John M. Ford

The Dragon Waiting (Fantasy Masterworks)

John M. Ford

400 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

From a snowbound inn, high in the Alps, four unlikely allies will turn against the might of Byzantium to secure the English throne for Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and make him Richard III. A noble Byzantine mercenary. And Sforza, an uncanny duke....

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
challenging 75%
mysterious 58%
reflective 33%
emotional 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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