The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

Arthurian Saga #1

Mary Stewart

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

384 pages | first published 1970

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Mary Stewart tells the Arthurian legend in her own unique way, bringing to life one of the world's greatest legends and mysteries, shedding a fascinating new light on the turbulence and mystery of fifth-century Britain. An enthralling work, Ms. St...
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Summary of 1601 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 53%
emotional 30%
reflective 20%
tense 17%
dark 15%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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