The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

5 hours, 27 minutes first pub 1965 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his friends are led into a mortal struggle with Arawn and his deathless warriors. Taran must wrest the black cauldron from them, for it is the cauldron that gives them their evil strength. But can he withstand ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,017 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 34%
dark 32%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
funny 19%
mysterious 19%
sad 15%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.07

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