The Great Ordeal by R. Scott Bakker

497 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Praised by fans and critics worldwide, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy literature. With The Great Ordeal, Bakker presents the penultimate volume of The Aspect-Emperor, a series that stands with the finest in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 85%
adventurous 71%
emotional 71%
tense 42%
mysterious 28%
reflective 28%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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