The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley

The Outlaws of Sherwood

Robin McKinley

345 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Robin Longbow is a sub-apprentice forester in Sherwood Forest, barely eking out a living-and barely able to control his temper when he is confronted by the taunts of the Chief Forester's favorite. One careless shot, and he has killed the man. From...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 24%
funny 20%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 13%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 6%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 30%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 27% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.77

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