The Quest by Wilbur Smith

627 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

She is omnivorous. No matter age or appearance, physical frailty or imperfection. It is not their flesh that feeds her appetites, but their souls. She devours young and old, men and women. She leaves only a desiccated husk. An unspeakable evil....

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.38

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