Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly

296 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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A rich and breath-taking fantasy classic full of whirlwind adventure, magic and dragons – Dragonsbane is the first book in Barbara Hambly’s landmark epic quartet, The Winterlands. When the Black Dragon seizes the capital of Bel, the young noble, G...

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Community Reviews Summary of 547 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
tense 29%
dark 22%
inspiring 20%
challenging 18%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 14%
sad 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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