The Prisoner in the Oak by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Prisoner in the Oak

Avalon #1

Marion Zimmer Bradley with Marco Aurelio Cesarino

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced
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Here is the magical legend of King Arthur, vividly retold through the eyes and lives of the women who wielded power from behind the throne. A spellbinding novel, an extraordinary literary achievement, The Mists of Avalon will stay with you for a ...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
mysterious 59%
dark 53%
emotional 53%
reflective 42%
sad 30%
challenging 27%
tense 18%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 29%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 27% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.95

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