The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

The Black Cauldron

The Chronicles of Prydain #2

Lloyd Alexander

220 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

Henry Holt Books for Young Readers is proud to publish this 50th Anniversary Edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic Newbery Honor winner The Black Cauldron, the second book in the Chronicles of Prydain, with a new introduction by fellow Newbery Hono...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,260 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 32%
dark 27%
hopeful 26%
tense 22%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 19%
sad 17%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 39% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.07

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