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The Sailor on the Seas of Fate

Michael Moorcock
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The Sailor on the Seas of Fate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989

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Michael Moorcock

The Sailor on the Seas of Fate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

190

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Fantasy World

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Sailor on the Seas of Fate by Michael Moorcock, the story follows adventurer Elric as he navigates a mysterious sea. Elric encounters fellow travelers and mystical entities while grappling with fate and identity. This novel, part of the Elric of Melniboné series, explores themes of destiny and self-exploration through interconnected adventures.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Dark

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

12,315 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sailor on the Seas of Fate by Michael Moorcock showcases vibrant world-building and lyrical prose, captivating readers with its imaginative settings. The narrative's episodic structure garners mixed opinions, with some praising its creativity while others find it disjointed. The complex protagonist, Elric, is both compelling and melancholy, offering depth yet occasionally feeling inaccessible.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sailor on the Seas of Fate?

Fans of The Sailor on the Seas of Fate by Michael Moorcock typically enjoy epic fantasy with themes of fate and heroism. Similar to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, readers relish in rich mythological landscapes and morally complex characters.

3.9

12,315 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

190

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Fantasy World

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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