Sword at Sunset by Rosemary Sutcliff

498 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

This brilliant reconception of the Arthurian epic cuts through the familiar myths and tells the story of the real King Arthur: Artos the Bear, the mighty warrior-king who saved the last lights of Western civilization when the barbarian darkness de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 75%
dark 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.94

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