The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

The Anubis Gates

Anubis Gates #1

Tim Powers

464 pages first pub 1983 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Brendan Doyle, a specialist in the work of the early-nineteenth century poet William Ashbless, reluctantly accepts an invitation from a millionaire to act as a guide to time-travelling tourists. But while attending a lecture given by Samuel Taylor...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,784 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

mysterious: 68%

dark: 38%

tense: 27%

funny: 24%

challenging: 22%

lighthearted: 12%

emotional: 9%

reflective: 3%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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