The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

The Ruins of Gorlan

Ranger's Apprentice #1

John Flanagan

249 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced
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They have always scared him in the past — the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,304 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 36%
lighthearted 32%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 19%
tense 16%
hopeful 15%
emotional 14%
relaxing 10%
challenging 7%
dark 3%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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