The Archer's Tale by Bernard Cornwell

The Archer's Tale

Grail Quest #1

Bernard Cornwell

400 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the first book in the Grail Series--the spellbinding tale of a young man, a fearless archer, who sets out wanting to avenge his family's honor and winds up on a quest for the Holy Grail.A br...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 56%
informative 43%
dark 36%
challenging 19%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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