The Grey King by Susan Cooper

165 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

"Fire on the Mountain Shall Find the Harp of Gold Played to Wake the Sleepers, Oldest of the Old..." With the final battle between the Light and the Dark soon approaching, Will sets out on a quest to call for aid. Hidden within the Welsh hills is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,031 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 54%
mysterious 54%
tense 45%
dark 29%
hopeful 25%
sad 22%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 9%
funny 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 44%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.08

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