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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's ok. Like a good idea but not good writing.
Also, first things first: romance between cousins? Yah no. And then the brother lusting after his sister? That's gross and only understandable if this was written like in the 1800's or by someone obsessed with accurately representing monarchies that have an inbreeding issue, which I guess would explain the sickly royal MC.
Second, the dialogue is so stiff!
Third, there was like 0 lore building. There's a cursed sword but no explanation behind the curse or like the story about the curse or anything. There's just random facts said and then it just continues on.
Fourth, this is just a preference thing, but I find the weird mix of good conscious and evil powers and faery-like society (in that the society seems to love torturing people for entertainment and throwing parties and stuff). It's confusing. I'm not sure what the author is trying to say or is building to.
Also I hate all the portents of doom which as far as I can tell hasn't occured yet. If there are portents of doom, then either the portents should be at the end or the doom should be in the book. I hate when books are like "everyone's gonna die" but whatever event that'll cause it is waaaaay into the future.
Also, did I zone out? They suddenly lost the ability to sail on land so their plan was ruined, but then it changed pov and they suddenly ran in and I think from sea? Idk, it wasn't very clear, but going from "oh no we're totally screwed" to "we won" so suddenly is confusing and a bit of an odd choice, but I guess it would've been repetitive to go through the summoning and talking to a god part again. But still, did they come by sea or by land???
But, like I said, it's a cool idea and kinda cool world and stuff.
Also, first things first: romance between cousins? Yah no. And then the brother lusting after his sister? That's gross and only understandable if this was written like in the 1800's or by someone obsessed with accurately representing monarchies that have an inbreeding issue, which I guess would explain the sickly royal MC.
Second, the dialogue is so stiff!
Third, there was like 0 lore building. There's a cursed sword but no explanation behind the curse or like the story about the curse or anything. There's just random facts said and then it just continues on.
Fourth, this is just a preference thing, but I find the weird mix of good conscious and evil powers and faery-like society (in that the society seems to love torturing people for entertainment and throwing parties and stuff). It's confusing. I'm not sure what the author is trying to say or is building to.
Also I hate all the portents of doom which as far as I can tell hasn't occured yet. If there are portents of doom, then either the portents should be at the end or the doom should be in the book. I hate when books are like "everyone's gonna die" but whatever event that'll cause it is waaaaay into the future.
But, like I said, it's a cool idea and kinda cool world and stuff.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
The beginning of a large Epic Fantasy, in short book.
Elric, is a sickly albino who sits on the Ruby Throne and rules the Melniboné people on the Dragon Isle. Only constant medicine and magic keep him alive. Besides that, he is so unlike his predecessors (embracing reading and learning) that he feels unfit to rule the Melniboné people. His cousin Yrykoon agrees with Elrics assessment of himself, and plots to take the throne for himself . Adding to this, Elric is in love with Cymoril, Yrykoons sister. Fighting for his kingdom and love, Elric must quest for two blades, Stormbringer and Mournbalde.
My only complaint was there was not enough mention and interaction with the Dragons. I hope that changes in the books to come. This book was written in 1972 and has held up well. It is not for everyone, only those who love high-dark fantasy.
Elric, is a sickly albino who sits on the Ruby Throne and rules the Melniboné people on the Dragon Isle. Only constant medicine and magic keep him alive. Besides that, he is so unlike his predecessors (embracing reading and learning) that he feels unfit to rule the Melniboné people. His cousin Yrykoon agrees with Elrics assessment of himself, and plots to take the throne for himself . Adding to this, Elric is in love with Cymoril, Yrykoons sister. Fighting for his kingdom and love, Elric must quest for two blades, Stormbringer and Mournbalde.
My only complaint was there was not enough mention and interaction with the Dragons. I hope that changes in the books to come. This book was written in 1972 and has held up well. It is not for everyone, only those who love high-dark fantasy.
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GhoWZ5qTwI
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well. I read it.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is pulp fiction, high fantasy, with some philosophy. I'm enjoying exploring different subgenres of speculative fiction, but I'm not sure if this is for me. I love how mindlessly easy of a read it is though. I've read one other Moorcock. I'm interested in his contradictions.