The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White

The Sword in the Stone

The Once and Future King #1

T.H. White

352 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)

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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Moods

adventurous 97%
lighthearted 59%
funny 48%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
challenging 4%
dark 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 39%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 40% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

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