The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

The Anubis Gates

Anubis Gates #1

Tim Powers

371 pages • first pub 1983 (view editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Anubis Gates is ideal for readers who relish intricately woven historical fantasies where time travel and ancient mysteries collide with dark, adventurous quests.

Description

Brendan Doyle, a specialist in the work of the early-nineteenth century poet William Ashbless, reluctantly accepts an invitation from a millionaire to act as a guide to time-travelling tourists. But while attending a lecture given by Samuel Taylor...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,926 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 70%

dark: 43%

tense: 30%

challenging: 24%

funny: 22%

lighthearted: 11%

emotional: 9%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

reflective: 3%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

24% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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