A Time of Dread by John Gwynne

A Time of Dread

Of Blood and Bone #1

John Gwynne

527 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

Acclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne returns with the first book in a new trilogy, perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell. "A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first...

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Community Reviews Summary of 730 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 76%
tense 60%
emotional 49%
mysterious 47%
sad 17%
challenging 16%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 43%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 28% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.19

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