The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

The Black Cauldron

The Chronicles of Prydain #2

Lloyd Alexander

182 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions Since "The Book of Three" was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to bec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,018 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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