The Diamond Throne by David Eddings

The Diamond Throne

The Elenium #1

David Eddings

496 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Sparhawk, Pandion Knight, and Queen's Champion have returned to Elenia after ten years of exile, only to find young Queen Ehlanda trapped in a block of ensorcelled crystal. As Sparhawk sets out to find a cure for Ehlana, he discovers that only he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,396 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 38%
mysterious 19%
lighthearted 14%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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