The Worm Ouroboros by Keith Henderson, E.R. Eddison

The Worm Ouroboros

Keith Henderson, E.R. Eddison

446 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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This is the book that shaped the landscape of contemporary science fiction and fantasy. When The Lord of the Rings first appeared, the critics inevitably compared it to this 1922 landmark work. Tolkien himself frankly acknowledged its influence, w...

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Community Reviews

3.46
based on 419 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

challenging: 62%

mysterious: 27%

tense: 24%

dark: 10%

inspiring: 10%

funny: 6%

reflective: 6%

sad: 6%

emotional: 3%

hopeful: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

28% of readers chose medium
72% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

13% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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