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), Sylvia Townsend Warner (Contributor)

160 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective medium-paced

Description

This magical account of King Arthur's last night on earth spent weeks on the New York Times best-seller list following its publication in 1977.Even in addressing the profound issues of war and peace, The Book of Merlyn retains the life and sparkle...

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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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