The Archer's Tale by Bernard Cornwell

The Archer's Tale

Grail Quest #1

Bernard Cornwell

400 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging mysterious fast-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the first book in the Grail Series--the spellbinding tale of a young man, a fearless archer, who sets out wanting to avenge his family's honor and winds up on a quest for the Holy Grail.A br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 802 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 55%
informative 37%
dark 33%
challenging 29%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
mysterious 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.85

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