The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

The Ruins of Gorlan

Ranger's Apprentice #1

John Flanagan

249 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 cloaks and 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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,034 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 32%
funny 31%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
emotional 10%
relaxing 9%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 24% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.02

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