After The King by Jane Yolen, Poul Anderson, Peter S. Beagle, Judith Tarr, Karen Anderson, Andre Norton, John Brunner, Harry Turtledove, Terry Pratchett, Gregory Benford, Mike Resnick, Patricia A. McKillip, Charles de Lint, Dennis L. McKiernan, Robert Silverberg, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Stephen R. Donaldson, Karen Haber, Barry N. Malzberg, Martin H. Greenberg, Emma Bull

501 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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An outstanding collection of fantasy stories pays tribute to J. R. R. Tolkien and the tradition of Lord of the Rings with stories by Stephen R. Donaldson, Peter S. Beagle, Andre Norton, Judith Tarr, and many others. Reprint.

Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.48

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