Forge of Darkness by Steven Erikson

688 pages first pub 2012 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Forge of Darkness is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate, slow-burning political and mythological conflicts set in expansive, ancient fantasy realms.

Description

Now is the time to tell the story of an ancient realm, a tragic tale that sets the stage for all the tales yet to come and all those already told...It's a conflicted time in Kurald Galain, the realm of Darkness, where Mother Dark reigns. But this ...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 676 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 69%

adventurous: 57%

emotional: 50%

mysterious: 50%

reflective: 46%

sad: 46%

tense: 42%

funny: 3%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

22% of readers chose medium
77% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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