The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams

The Dragonbone Chair

Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn #1

Tad Williams with Andrew Wincott (Narrator)

33 hours, 13 minutes • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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A war fueled by the dark powers of sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard–for Prester John, the High King, slayer of the dread dragon Shurakai, lies dying. And with his death, an ancient evil will at last be unleashed, as the St...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,749 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 52%
dark 38%
tense 31%
emotional 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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