The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan

The Fires of Heaven

The Wheel of Time #5

Robert Jordan

928 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The bonds and wards that hold the Great Lord of the Dark are slowly failing, but still his fragile prison holds. The Forsaken, immortal servants of the shadow, weave their snares and tighten their grip upon the realms of men, sure in the knowledge...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 50%
tense 38%
emotional 32%
mysterious 31%
challenging 18%
sad 8%
funny 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.01

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