The Grey King by Susan Cooper

The Grey King

The Dark Is Rising #4

Susan Cooper with Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

5 hours, 40 minutes first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Will is the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to saving the world from the forces of evil. And now it is Will's task to wake—with the golden harp—the six who must be roused from their long slumber in the Welsh hills to prepare for the...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 54%
emotional 47%
dark 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 19%
sad 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 8%
funny 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 37% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.07

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