The Seeing Stone by Kevin Crossley-Holland

338 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The year is 1199, the place the Welsh Marches. Young Arthur de Caldicot practises his tilting and archery, learns to be a dutiful page to his father, and waits impatiently to grow up and become a knight. One day his father's friend Merlin gives hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 57%
reflective 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
informative 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.54

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