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

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo

J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien

256 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

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It's Christmas at Camelot and King Arthur won't begin to feast until he has witnessed a marvel of chivalry. A mysterious knight, green from head to toe, rides in and brings the court's wait to an end with an implausible challenge to the Round Tabl...

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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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