Kill the Dead
Kill the Dead
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Medieval Fantasy World
1980
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Kill the Dead by Tanith Lee, an exorcist named Parl Dro navigates a world where the dead coexist with the living. As he travels, he confronts supernatural challenges and encounters Myal, a bard intertwining his fate with Parl’s mission, leading to revelations about life, death, and their intertwined destinies.
Mysterious
Dark
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tanith Lee's Kill the Dead is lauded for its rich, atmospheric prose and imaginative world-building. The novel's complex characters, particularly the enigmatic hero, captivate readers, while its dark, haunting tone enhances the ghostly narrative. However, some find its pacing uneven, with occasional lulls. Overall, it's a compelling fantasy with depth and intrigue.
Who Should Read Kill the Dead?
Readers who enjoy Kill the Dead by Tanith Lee are typically fans of gothic fantasy and richly woven narratives. Comparable to fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere and Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, they appreciate atmospheric world-building and complex, enigmatic characters.
557 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Medieval Fantasy World
1980
Adult
18+ years
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