The Black Prism by Brent Weeks

The Black Prism

Lightbringer #1

Brent Weeks

678 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a world where magic is tightly controlled, the most powerful man in history must choose between his kingdom and his son in the first book in the epic NYT bestselling Lightbringer series. Guile is the Prism. He is high priest and emperor, a man ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 5,441 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 49%
mysterious 40%
tense 39%
funny 30%
emotional 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.01

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...