The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Patricia A. McKillip

208 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Sixteen when a baby is brought to her to raise, Sybel has grown up on Eld Mountain. Her only playmates are the creatures of a fantastic menagerie called there by wizardry. Sybel has cared nothing for humans, until the baby awakens emotions previou...

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Moods

adventurous 68%
emotional 61%
reflective 55%
mysterious 37%
dark 22%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
tense 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 31%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.04

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