The Sum of All Men by David Farland

The Sum of All Men

The Runelords #1

David Farland

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

David Farland's acclaimed Runelords series introduces a world where the social structure is based upon the magical exchange of "endowments" such as stamina, grace, and wit. The Runelords are those who receive these endowments from their vassals, b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 618 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.55

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