The Once and Future King by T.H. White

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King #1-4

T.H. White

688 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

T. H. White's masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations. Once upon a time, a young ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,623 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 45%
emotional 41%
funny 38%
sad 33%
challenging 31%
inspiring 27%
dark 22%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 8%
tense 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 40%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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