The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

Avalon #1

Marion Zimmer Bradley

884 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Here is the magical legend of King Arthur, vividly retold through the eyes and lives of the women who wielded power from behind the throne. A spellbinding novel, an extraordinary literary achievement, The Mists of Avalon will stay with you for a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,709 reviews

Moods

adventurous 74%
mysterious 59%
dark 56%
emotional 55%
reflective 43%
sad 27%
challenging 23%
tense 17%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 28% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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