The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon

The Black Gryphon

Valdemar: Mage Wars #1

Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon

460 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced
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It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with gleaming ebony feathers, majestic wingspan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 999 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
emotional 58%
hopeful 25%
tense 22%
funny 16%
sad 16%
dark 12%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 43% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.86

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