The Lost Years by T.A. Barron

The Lost Years

Merlin #1

T.A. Barron

340 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

A raging sea tosses a boy upon the shores of ancient Wales. Left for dead, he has no memory, no name, and no home. But it is his determination to find out who he is—to learn the truth about his mysterious powers—that leads him to a strange and enc...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 30%
reflective 27%
emotional 24%
mysterious 24%
funny 12%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 23%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 27% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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