The Diamond Throne by David Eddings

The Diamond Throne

The Elenium #1

David Eddings

435 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

After a long spell of exile, Sparhawk, Pandion Knight and the Queen's champion returns to native land to find it overrun with evil and intrigue - and his young queen greviously ill. Indeed, Ehlana lies magically entombed within a block of crystal,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,227 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 41%
mysterious 23%
lighthearted 17%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 18%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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