The Firebrand by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Firebrand

Marion Zimmer Bradley

598 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark emotional slow-paced
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Blending archaeological fact and legend, the myths of the gods and the feats of heroes, Marion Zimmer Bradley breathes new life into the classic tale of the Trojan War-reinventing larger-than-life figures as living people engaged in a desperate st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 778 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 51%
dark 48%
challenging 29%
sad 29%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 14%
informative 11%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Character: 10% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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