The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

The Ruins of Gorlan

Ranger's Apprentice #1

John Flanagan

254 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has bee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,218 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 32%
lighthearted 32%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
emotional 11%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 22% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.02

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