The Element of Fire by Martha Wells

The Element of Fire

Ile-Rien #1

Martha Wells

314 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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The kingdom of Ile-Rien is in peril, menaced by magical threats and court intrigue. As the weak King Roland, misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen Ravenna, truly guards the safety of the r...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 629 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

mysterious: 36%

tense: 33%

dark: 27%

emotional: 20%

funny: 6%

challenging: 4%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

reflective: 2%

relaxing: 2%

informative: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

22% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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