The Archer's Tale by Bernard Cornwell

The Archer's Tale

Grail Quest #1

Bernard Cornwell

400 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the first book in the Grail Series--the spellbinding tale of a young man, a fearless archer, who sets out wanting to avenge his family's honor and winds up on a quest for the Holy Grail.A br...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 55%
informative 42%
dark 37%
challenging 20%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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