The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Poul Anderson

274 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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Thor broke the sword Tyrfing to save the roots of Yggdrasil, the tree that binds earth, heaven and hell. Now the elves need the weapon for their war against the trolls. Only Scafloc, a human kidnapped and raised by elves, can hope to persuade Bolv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 452 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 79%
emotional 44%
sad 37%
tense 27%
mysterious 17%
reflective 10%
challenging 6%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 41% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.61

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