The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Damar #1

Robin McKinley

272 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,528 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 16%
emotional 14%
tense 11%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 24%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 24% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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