The Great Ordeal by R. Scott Bakker

501 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Praised by fans and critics worldwide, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy literature. With The Great Ordeal, Bakker presents the long-anticipated third volume of The Aspect-Emperor, a series that stands with th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
tense 50%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.02

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