Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo

J.R.R. Tolkien with Christopher Tolkien

256 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous informative slow-paced
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This smart new paperback edition contains the fully-reset text of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. It features a beautifully decorated text and inc...

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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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