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576 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316476607
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Description
The first in an exciting, action-packed new trilogy from epic fantasy author Matthew Ward, The Darkness Before Them introduces readers to a world ruled by a dangerous immortal king, where souls fuel magic, and a supernatural mist known as the Veil...
Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
dark 33%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 25% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror
576 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316476607
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Description
The first in an exciting, action-packed new trilogy from epic fantasy author Matthew Ward, The Darkness Before Them introduces readers to a world ruled by a dangerous immortal king, where souls fuel magic, and a supernatural mist known as the Veil...
Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
dark 33%
emotional 23%
hopeful 23%
challenging 19%
tense 19%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 25% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror