The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison

The Worm Ouroboros

E.R. Eddison with Keith Henderson (Illustrator)

445 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

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An eccentric masterpiece -- Ursula K. LeGuinA new climate of the imagination -- C. S. LewisA masterpiece -- James StephensThis is the book that shaped the landscape of contemporary science fiction and fantasy. When The Lord of the Rings first appe...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 62%
mysterious 43%
tense 18%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.52

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