The Quest by Wilbur Smith

627 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

She is omnivorous. No matter age or appearance, physical frailty or imperfection. It is not their flesh that feeds her appetites, but their souls. She devours young and old, men and women. She leaves only a desiccated husk. An unspeakable evil....

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 16%
informative 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.42

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