The Book of Merlyn by T.H. White

The Book of Merlyn

The Once and Future King #5

T.H. White with Trevor Stubley (Illustrator), Gregory Maguire (Contributor), Sylvia Townsend Warner (Contributor)

152 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy reflective medium-paced
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Description

This magical account of King Arthur's last night on earth spent weeks on the New York Times best-seller list following its publication in 1977.Even in addressing the profound issues of war and peace, The Book of Merlyn retains the life and sparkle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 654 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
adventurous 34%
emotional 34%
sad 30%
hopeful 26%
challenging 17%
dark 17%
informative 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.55

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