The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Poul Anderson

266 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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Description

When Valgard, a changeling, learns of his true heritage, he is determined to kill the mortal boy who took his place in the land of the fairies. 

Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 77%
emotional 41%
sad 35%
tense 29%
mysterious 16%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 41% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.61

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