The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White

The Sword in the Stone

The Once and Future King #1

T.H. White

3 hours, 48 minutes • first pub 1938 (editions) user-added

fiction classics fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

"Learn. That is the only thing that never fails."--Merlyn the Wizard Before there was a famous king named Arthur, there was a curious boy named Wart and a kind old wizard named Merlyn. Transformed by Merlyn into the forms of his fantasy, Wart l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,658 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 63%
funny 56%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
challenging 3%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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