Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by Unknown

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo

Unknown with J.R.R. Tolkien

142 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous informative slow-paced
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Three masterpieces of medieval poetry, translated by the author of The Lord of the Rings—including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the poem that inspired the major motion picture The Green KnightComparable to the works of Chaucer, Sir Gawain and ...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
challenging 44%
mysterious 32%
reflective 26%
inspiring 15%
emotional 14%
dark 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 29% | Character: 18% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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