Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Unknown

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Unknown with Burton Raffel (Translator), Neil D. Isaacs

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous medium-paced

144 pages | first published 1397

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Of all the old English stories, the tale of Gawain and the Green Knight has remained one of the most popular ever told; dozens of movies and books have used Gawain as inspiration. It's one of the most important books in the English language. If it...
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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 43%
challenging 21%
funny 19%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 16%
tense 11%
dark 8%
hopeful 6%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 34%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 32% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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