The Element of Fire by Martha Wells

The Element of Fire

Ile-Rien #1

Martha Wells

314 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

The kingdom of Ile-Rien is in peril, menaced by magical threats and court intrigue. As the weak King Roland, misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen Ravenna, truly guards the safety of the r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 42%
tense 36%
mysterious 26%
emotional 21%
reflective 10%
challenging 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.74

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