Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore

Jirel of Joiry

C.L. Moore

212 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous fast-paced

Description

C. L. Moore created Jirel, ruler of Joiry, in reaction to the beefy total-testosterone blood-and-thunder tales of '30s pulp magazines, but Jirel is no anti-Conan. She's a good Catholic girl, stubbornly purposeful, relentless in pursuit of enemies ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 80%
mysterious 60%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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