The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Damar #1

Robin McKinley

311 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sunshine is the Newberry Award winning classic novel that had enthralled readers for decades. This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin. An...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,356 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 17%
emotional 16%
tense 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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