The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three

The Chronicles of Prydain #1

Lloyd Alexander

256 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Taran wanted to be a hero, and looking after a pig wasn't exactly heroic, even though Hen Wen was an oracular pig. But the day that Hen Wen vanished, Taran was led into an enchanting and perilous world. With his band of followers, he confronted th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,102 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 49%
funny 38%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 14%
dark 9%
emotional 7%
relaxing 5%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 43% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

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