The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams

The Dragonbone Chair

Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn #1

Tad Williams

672 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

A war fueled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard—for Prester John, the High King, lies dying. And with his death, the Storm King, the undead ruler of the elf-like Sithi, seizes the chance to regain his l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,546 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 46%
dark 35%
tense 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
funny 4%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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