The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Patricia A. McKillip

199 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Sixteen when a baby is brought to her to raise, Sybel has grown up on Eld Mountain. Her only playmates are the creatures of a fantastic menagerie called there by wizardry. Sybel has cared nothing for humans, until the baby awakens emotions previou...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
emotional 58%
reflective 53%
mysterious 37%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 14%
sad 10%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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