The Crystal Shard by R.A. Salvatore

12 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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Description

Akar Kessel, weak-willed apprentice mage, starts events that find a magical device, the crystal shard. Dwarf Bruenor rescues barbarian Wulfgar from the ruins of Ten-Towns, for 5 years of service - and friendship. With help from renegade dark elf D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,477 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 20%
funny 17%
tense 17%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 12%
dark 10%
mysterious 8%
emotional 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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