The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Patricia A. McKillip

343 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Young Sybel, the heiress of powerful wizards, needs the company of no-one outside her gates. In her exquisite stone mansion, she is attended by exotic, magical beasts: Riddle-master Cyrin the boar; the treasure-starved dragon Gyld; Gules the Lyon,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,103 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 61%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 25%
dark 24%
inspiring 17%
sad 11%
challenging 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 6%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 30%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.03

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