The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley

The Outlaws of Sherwood

Robin McKinley

288 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

In the days of King Richard the Lionheart, a young forester named Robin set out one morning for the Nottingham Fair. But he never arrived. By the end of the day a man lay dead in the King's Forest, and Robin was an outlaw with a price on his head....

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 31%
funny 27%
lighthearted 27%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
reflective 13%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
challenging 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.76

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