The Deep by John Crowley

The Deep

John Crowley

180 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous slow-paced
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A visitor arrives from elsewhere on a strange medieval world where the two factions, the "Reds" and the "Blacks", struggle for supremacy through battle, murder and treachery. 

Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 62%
challenging 50%
adventurous 37%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%

Pace

slow 62%
fast 25%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.49

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