Death's Master
Death's Master
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Novel • Fiction
Other Realm • Ancient Times
1979
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Death's Master by Tanith Lee is the second book in the Tales from the Flat Earth series. It explores the realm of death, where two siblings, Azhrarn, the Prince of Demons, and Death, the Master of Mortality, influence the lives of mortals. The narrative intertwines myth, magic, and human desires in a richly crafted world.
Mysterious
Dark
Fantastical
Unnerving
Emotional
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Tanith Lee's Death's Master is acclaimed for its lush, poetic prose and imaginative storytelling. Readers appreciate its rich, dark fantasy setting and complex characters. However, some find the narrative dense and occasionally challenging to follow. The novel's unique mythological elements and bold themes often captivate fantasy aficionados.
Who Should Read Death's Master?
A reader who enjoys complex, dark fantasy and mythical worlds akin to Neil Gaiman's American Gods or Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melniboné would relish Tanith Lee's Death's Master. Fans of thought-provoking narratives with rich, poetic prose and morally gray characters will find this novel captivating.
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Death's Master is part of the acclaimed Tales from the Flat Earth series, which draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern mythology and folklore.
Tanith Lee's work in Death's Master won the British Fantasy Award in 1980, a testament to her talent in crafting engaging and imaginative fantasy narratives.
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The novel features Lee's signature style of intricate and lyrical prose, which vividly brings to life a world where gods, demons, and humans intermingle.
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Novel • Fiction
Other Realm • Ancient Times
1979
Adult
18+ years
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