The Runelords by David Farland

479 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A young Runelord, Prince Gaborn Val Orden of Mystarria, is traveling in disguise across the sunlit fall countryside of Sylvarresta, his only companion the warrior bodyguard Borenson. Gaborn is absorbing the beauty of the land and becoming acquaint...

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Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 50%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Average rating

3.55

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