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Elric: The Stealer of Souls

Michael Moorcock
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Elric: The Stealer of Souls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Michael Moorcock

Elric: The Stealer of Souls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

625

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Melniboné • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Elric: The Stealer of Souls, individuals follow Elric, a powerful, albino sorcerer and last emperor of Melniboné, as he grapples with destiny, loyalty, and identity. The collection contains stories like "The Dreaming City," "While the Gods Laugh," and "The Stealer of Souls," detailing Elric's quest, magic use, and interactions with chaotic forces in a fantastical realm.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

783 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elric: The Stealer of Souls by Michael Moorcock captivates with its imaginative world and complex protagonist. Fans praise its dark, lyrical prose and philosophical depth. Criticisms focus on occasional pacing issues and dense narrative. Overall, it remains a seminal work in fantasy literature, appreciated for its originality and influence on the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Elric: The Stealer of Souls?

Fans of dark fantasy who enjoy complex anti-heroes and moral ambiguity will appreciate Elric: The Stealer of Souls. Readers of The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski or A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin may find its blend of magic, swordplay, and existential themes similarly engaging.

4.3

783 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

625

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Melniboné • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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