The Book of Swords by Gardner Dozois

544 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced
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Description

New epic fantasy in the grand tradition—including a never-before-published Song of Ice and Fire story by George R. R. Martin!Fantasy fiction has produced some of the most unforgettable heroes ever conjured onto the page: Robert E. Howard’s Conan t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 28%
funny 21%
mysterious 21%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.57

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