The Book of Skulls by Robert Silverberg

The Book of Skulls

Robert Silverberg

232 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Seeking the immortality promised in an ancient manuscript, The Book of Skulls, four friends, college roommates, go on a spring break trip to Arizona: Eli, the scholar, who found and translated the book; Timothy, scion of an American dynasty, born ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.33

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