The Book of Merlyn by T.H. White

The Book of Merlyn

The Once and Future King #5

T.H. White with Trevor Stubley (Illustrator)

188 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective medium-paced

Description

An evocative and exciting tale of wizardry and war, this magnificent fantasy of the last days of King Arthur, his faithful magician and his animal teachers, completes the tragedy and romance of T. H. White's masterpiece The Once and Future King.

Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 40%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 26%
informative 26%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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