Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny

Lord of Light

Roger Zelazny

296 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

Earth is long since dead. On a colony planet, a band of men has gained control of technology, made themselves immortal, and now rule their world as the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Only one dares oppose them: he who was once Siddhartha and is now M...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 53%
challenging 46%
reflective 40%
dark 11%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 32%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.87

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