The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

Avalon #1

Marion Zimmer Bradley

912 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced
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The magical saga of the women behind King Arthur’s throne.In Marion Zimmer Bradley’s masterpiece, we see the tumult and adventures of Camelot’s court through the eyes of the women who bolstered the king’s rise and schemed for his fall. From their ...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 58%
dark 53%
emotional 53%
reflective 42%
sad 30%
challenging 28%
tense 18%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 29%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

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3.95

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