The Firebrand by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Firebrand

Marion Zimmer Bradley

598 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Blending archaeological fact and legend, the myths of the gods and the feats of heroes, Marion Zimmer Bradley breathes new life into the classic tale of the Trojan War-reinventing larger-than-life figures as living people engaged in a desperate st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 643 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 55%
emotional 55%
sad 40%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
informative 15%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Character: 7% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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