Perceval: The Story of the Grail by Chrétien de Troyes

Perceval: The Story of the Grail

Arthurian Romances #5

Chrétien de Troyes with Burton Raffel (Translator)

320 pages first pub 1190 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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One of the most influential storytellers in Western literature, French poet Chr tien de Troyes helped to shape the ever-fascinating legend of King Arthur and the Round Table. Of Chr tien's five surviving romantic Arthurian poems, the last and long...

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Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 31%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 18%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 33%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.32

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