The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

Avalon #1

Marion Zimmer Bradley

1009 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Now available in a beautiful new hardcover edition is the magical legend of King Arthur, vividly retold through the eyes and lives of the women who wielded power from behind the throne. "A remarkable feat of imagination".--Mary Renault.

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Moods

adventurous 74%
mysterious 61%
dark 55%
emotional 55%
reflective 43%
sad 29%
challenging 26%
tense 17%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 26% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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