Taltos by Anne Rice

520 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The adventures of the Taltos, superhuman beings born of witches and known for being violent and oversexed. The story centers on arranging a union between two of them, one a wealthy doll manufacturer in New York, the other a dwarf in Scotland. The ...

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Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 74%
adventurous 51%
emotional 40%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
tense 25%
informative 8%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 39% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.54

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