The Once and Future King by T.H. White

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King #1-4

T.H. White

fiction classics fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced

639 pages | first published 1958

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T. H. White's masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations. Once upon a time, a young ...
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Summary of 4270 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
reflective 43%
funny 40%
emotional 38%
sad 32%
challenging 30%
inspiring 25%
dark 21%
lighthearted 20%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 10%
tense 5%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 39%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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