The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Poul Anderson

274 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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Thor broke the sword Tyrfing to save the roots of Yggdrasil, the tree that binds earth, heaven and hell. Now the elves need the weapon for their war against the trolls. Only Scafloc, a human kidnapped and raised by elves, can hope to persuade Bolv...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 675 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

dark: 79%

emotional: 40%

sad: 38%

tense: 34%

mysterious: 20%

challenging: 11%

reflective: 11%

Pace

26% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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