The High Crusade by Poul Anderson

The High Crusade

Poul Anderson

192 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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In the year of grace 1345, as Sir Roger Baron de Tourneville is gathering an army to join King Edward III in the war against France, a most astonishing event occurs: a huge silver ship descends through the sky and lands in a pasture beside the lit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 57%
funny 50%
mysterious 14%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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