Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve

Here Lies Arthur

Philip Reeve

339 pages • first pub 2007 (view editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Here Lies Arthur is ideal for readers who relish a slow-burning, introspective adventure that quietly interrogates the myths we inherit and the people history forgets.

Description

Gwyna is just a small girl, a mouse, when she is bound in service to Myrddin the bard - a traveller and spinner of tales. But Myrdin transfroms her - into a lady goddess, a boy warrior, and a spy. Without Gwyna, Myrddin will not be able to work th...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 483 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

dark: 52%

mysterious: 42%

reflective: 33%

emotional: 28%

sad: 23%

inspiring: 14%

challenging: 9%

informative: 9%

tense: 9%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

84% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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