Byzantium by Stephen R. Lawhead

Byzantium

Stephen R. Lawhead

870 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Although born to rule, Aidan lives as a scribe in a remote Irish Monastery on the far, wild edge of Christendom. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, a miracle bursts into Aidan's quiet life. He is chosen to accompany a sm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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