The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three

The Chronicles of Prydain #1

Lloyd Alexander

188 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Alexander's Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions. Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest ...

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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%

Average rating

3.86

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