The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Damar #2

Robin McKinley

260 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

For over a decade, Robin McKinley's richly woven saga has gripped the imagination of readers and caused critics to hail her as a master of fantasy. It is the story of Aerin, haunted since childhood by the legend of her mother-a witchwoman who ensp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,170 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
hopeful 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 18%
tense 17%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 34%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.13

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