Vanyel is the only one left in the end and goes north to confront the Dark Mage in the battle he has forseen for many years. Characterization focuses on one or a few male characters. The author's intent is to relay a message. The background is detailed and affects the atmosphere. The focus of story on people and the psychology of characters.
Characterization focuses on several characters of different sexes whose lives are intertwined.
The characters are developed over time. There are series characters, followed through and developed over several related novels. There are memorable and important secondary characters. The book will leave you feeling content, at ease, peaceful. The book is sophisticated, complex, experimental.