The Runelords by David Farland

The Runelords

The Runelords #1

David Farland

613 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The first book of the saga of The Runelords. The very Earth is in pain. Its wounds must be healed. There must arise a new king: the Earth King must be reborn. Only then will humanity have a chance to survive.

Community Reviews Summary of 790 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 46%
dark 40%
mysterious 33%
emotional 20%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 46% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 35%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 46%

Average rating

3.56

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