The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier
The Dark Mirror

Juliet Marillier

512 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous slow-paced

Description

THE DARK MIRROR is the first book in Juliet Marillier's Bridei Chronicles. Bridei is a young nobleman fostered at the home of Broichan, one of the most powerful druids in the land. His earliest memories are not of hearth and kin but of this dark ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews

Moods

mysterious 58%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 41%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.83

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