The Birthgrave by Tanith Lee

The Birthgrave

Birthgrave #1

Tanith Lee

408 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

She woke from a sleep of countless years, reborn from the heart of a raging volcano. Her body was a masterpiece all men desired, her face a monstrosity that must go masked. Warrior, witch, goddess and slave, she was doomed to travel through a worl...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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