Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock

Elric of Melniboné

The Elric Saga #1

Michael Moorcock

191 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Pale he was and crimson-eyed... This is the tale of Elric, later called Womanslayer; of his love for Cymoria and of the rivalry with his cousin Yrkoon, a rivalry that was to bring the Dreaming City crashing in flames, destroyed by the reavers of t...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 72%
mysterious 30%
reflective 20%
sad 14%
tense 14%
emotional 9%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.62

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