fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

180 pages | first published 1970

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When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While sh...
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Summary of 6442 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 61%
mysterious 55%
reflective 38%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
tense 20%
inspiring 18%
challenging 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 29%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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