The Darkest Road by Guy Gavriel Kay

592 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

In the epic conclusion to Kay’s beloved Fionavar Tapestry, myth, magic, and the actions and choices of individual men and women come together in a climactic confrontation of the forces of light and dark, in the first of all the worlds.

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Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 77%
dark 63%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
challenging 22%
reflective 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 28%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.1

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