Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock

Elric of Melniboné

The Elric Saga #1

Michael Moorcock

191 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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Pale he was and crimson-eyed... This is the tale of Elric, later called Womanslayer; of his love for Cymoria and of the rivalry with his cousin Yrkoon, a rivalry that was to bring the Dreaming City crashing in flames, destroyed by the reavers of t...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 72%
mysterious 35%
tense 20%
reflective 18%
emotional 9%
sad 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.62

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