The Firebrand by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Firebrand

Marion Zimmer Bradley

558 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark emotional slow-paced
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This is a retelling of the legend of the fall of Troy as seen through the eyes of Kassandra, daughter of Priam, Priestess of Apollo, and foreseer of the future. It is written by the author of The Mists of Avalon, The Catch Trap, Night's Daughter a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 51%
dark 48%
challenging 29%
sad 29%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 14%
informative 11%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 10% | Character: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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