The Once and Future King by T.H. White

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King #1-5

T.H. White

697 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy historical adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart -- ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlin -- who goes on to become King Arthur.

Community Reviews Summary of 494 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 58%
challenging 41%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 38% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 34% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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