The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon

464 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with gleaming ebony feathers, majestic wingspan...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 53%
funny 26%
tense 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
dark 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.87

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