Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came by Robert Browning

Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came

Robert Browning

6 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous fast-paced
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Written in 1855 and first published in the collection "Men and Women", Browning's narrative poem later served as the inspiration for Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series. The poem tells the tale of Roland, a knight, who comes as last to the object o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
reflective 28%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 42%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.75

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