The High Crusade by Poul Anderson

The High Crusade

Poul Anderson

192 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

In the year of grace 1345, as Sir Roger Baron de Tourneville is gathering an army to join King Edward III in the war against France, a most astonishing event occurs: a huge silver ship descends through the sky and lands in a pasture beside the lit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 70%
funny 60%
mysterious 20%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.62

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