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pcrosley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Some genuinely clever humor, and a foundational work in adventure and fantasy. But Scott can be too fond of marinating in his characters excessively faux-medieval style of speech and frequent long winded rambles. There is also a degree of antisemitism and racism present in this book that is rather shocking even accounting for the time of writing. Worth a read for historical value, but there is much in this book that should be left in the dustbins of literature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Sexual assault, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
neens_m's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual assault and Xenophobia
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence