The Pillars of the World by Anne Bishop

The Pillars of the World

Tir Alainn #1

Anne Bishop

420 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Myth and magic combine in a superb dark fantasy of a world in danger of being destroyed by those who deny themselves and their heritage, and let evil loose in the world. In Sylvalan, a witch hunt is in full force. As witches and innocents are brut...

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Community Reviews Summary of 560 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 50%
dark 37%
tense 37%
emotional 25%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.73

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