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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's unflinchingly cheesy, but the prose is surprisingly good. Any character who isn't named Elric doesn't feel fully realized, and it definitely has some dated stylistic choices.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Cannibalism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
Some old school style, some, new school style, all cool.
Great read for fans of fantasy that want something a bit darker than normal. Moorcock also has a distinct writing style that is concise yet descriptive enough to immerse you in the world. Would recommend for anyone.
I've been wanting to read Elric for years, so I'm disappointed to report that this was simply 'fine' for me. Written with some of the tropes and conventions I love from Classic Fantasy (and certainly a good book for discussion, as evidenced by the lively group chat I was happy to be a part of), the writing style made me feel divorced from Elric and his internal struggle. This is most certainly a question of personal preference, as this style is something that frequently makes me feel separate from the emotional underpinnings of the novel and has interrupted my enjoyment of other well-loved works of fantasy. Still, I am planning to continue and expect that as the story builds I will find more to enjoy. It's always a pleasure to read a foundational work in your favourite genre and I appreciate Elric for its contributions to fantasy at large.
So great to dive into a classic that inspired many of the genre. Lookin forward to the next!
I appreciate it more now then I did back when I first read it. Plus knowing now how it all ends makes this beginning much sweeter. Recommended.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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