The Once and Future King by T.H. White

The Once and Future King

The Once and Future King #1-4

T.H. White

677 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy historical adventurous dark slow-paced
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Based on medieval Arthurian legends, The Once and Future King is a twentieth-century version of young Arthur's quest for the sword Excalibur and his claim to the throne of England. Including many well-known and much-loved episodes with Merlyn, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,777 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 49%
funny 42%
emotional 40%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 9%
tense 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 41%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 39% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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