The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Poul Anderson

266 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

When Valgard, a changeling, learns of his true heritage, he is determined to kill the mortal boy who took his place in the land of the fairies. 

Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 88%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 27%
mysterious 22%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 35%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 47% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.61

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