The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Damar #2

Robin McKinley with David M. Johnston (Illustrator)

256 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

The beloved classic fantasy novel, a Newbery Medal winnerRobin McKinley's mesmerizing history of Damar is the stuff that legends are made of. Aerin is the only child of the king of Damar, and should be his rightful heir. But she is also the daught...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,119 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
hopeful 28%
emotional 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 17%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.12

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