The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

The Black Cauldron

The Chronicles of Prydain #2

Lloyd Alexander

240 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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The peaceful land of Prydain is under threat. The evil Lord of Annuvin is using the dark magic of the Black Cauldron to create a terrifying army of deathless warriors. The Cauldron must be destroyed, and Taran joins Prince Gwydion and his faithful...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,999 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 34%
dark 31%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 21%
tense 19%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
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: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.07

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