The Great Ordeal by R. Scott Bakker

512 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Praised by fans and critics worldwide, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy literature. With The Great Ordeal, Bakker presents the penultimate volume of The Aspect-Emperor, a series that stands with the finest in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 87%
adventurous 75%
emotional 75%
tense 50%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

4.02

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