The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron

The Lost Years of Merlin

Merlin #1

T.A. Barron

304 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

When Merlin, suffering from a case of severe amnesia, discovers his strange powers, he becomes determined to discover his identity and flees to Fincayra where he fulfills his destiny, saving Fincayra from certain destruction and claiming his birth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,251 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
hopeful 40%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 36%
emotional 24%
mysterious 24%
funny 16%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 29% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.78

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