The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

The Black Cauldron

The Chronicles of Prydain #2

Lloyd Alexander

157 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper of Prydain, faces even more dangers as he seeks the magical Black Cauldron, the chief implement of the evil powers of Arawn, lord of the Land of Death.

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 34%
dark 32%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
funny 19%
mysterious 19%
sad 15%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.07

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