The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Poul Anderson

256 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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The sword Tyrfing has been broken to prevent it striking at the roots of Yggdrasil, the great tree that binds earth, heaven and hell together ...But now the mighty sword is needed again to save the elves, who are heavily involved in their war agai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 80%
emotional 43%
sad 36%
tense 26%
mysterious 16%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 31%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 43% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.61

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