Shadows of the Short Days by Alexander Dan Vilhjálmsson

Shadows of the Short Days

Alexander Dan Vilhjálmsson

528 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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A strikingly original Icelandic debut set in a strangely familiar alternate Reykjavik where wild and industrialised magic meet.Perfect for fans of contemporary fantasy in the style of Lev Grossman's The Magicians or China Mieville's The City &...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 54%
adventurous 45%
emotional 27%
mysterious 27%
sad 27%
challenging 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.29

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