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3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really enjoyed the world building and characters within the world of Melnibone! Straight on to book 2!
One of the worst books I've ever read. Writing style - appalling, plot - primitive, world building - laughable, characters - all morons. I am floored
I was not expecting this to be this good and imaginative. The story of an emperor that challenges the destiny that his very gods had intended for him, going through different lands and realms of reality, with their own rules and magic, was endlessly creative and interesting. Now I understand why this was so influential.
fast-paced
I'm always looking for good and unique fantasy...and I really enjoyed the first part of the Elric Saga. He's a really cool (anti)hero. What's not to love about an drug-addicted albino who is a slave to his sword? I definitely look forward to reading more Elric stories.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Nice short story! I loved the introduction to Elric! I read the Comic already so many things were already known but the ending was unexpected and I'm looking forward to Elrics journey in the young Kingdoms!
'Elric of Melnibone' by Michael Moorcock was the December selection for my online book club. I had read this book in high school many years ago (along with Tolkien, Howard, etc.) and loved it then, but would it hold up after so many years?
I think it does!
The prose was what I was most worried about and it still shines with an ancient worldliness. This is a brooding Elric (with albino skin and red eyes), but not all he will be. He makes his missteps here but still shows more mercy than he needs to.
I think it does!
The prose was what I was most worried about and it still shines with an ancient worldliness. This is a brooding Elric (with albino skin and red eyes), but not all he will be. He makes his missteps here but still shows more mercy than he needs to.
Unfortunately too old-fashioned and predictable. I don't have any nostalgic associations with this character and the book didn't have much to offer without that.