fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious slow-paced

1038 pages | first published 1990

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From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge mesmerizing novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries. Two people with special powers are drawn together and set out in a passionate alliance to unlock the myster...
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Summary of 3104 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 82%
tense 44%
emotional 32%
sad 26%
adventurous 25%
challenging 23%
reflective 11%
informative 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 23%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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