The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Damar #1

Robin McKinley with Diane Warren (Narrator)

12 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,381 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 17%
emotional 16%
tense 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.16

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