The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: A Tale of Alderley Edge by Alan Garner

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: A Tale of Alderley Edge

Tales of Alderley #1

Alan Garner

240 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve, where he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights. But the heart of the m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 56%
tense 40%
dark 28%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 20% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.66

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