fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

672 pages | first published 1988

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This edition features a brand-new introduction from Tad Williams’ editor as well as the original introduction from Williams himself! A war fueled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard—for Prester John, th...
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Summary of 2239 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 48%
dark 34%
tense 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 18%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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