The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Tales of Alderley #1

Alan Garner

284 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service  The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time. When Col...

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Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 58%
tense 37%
dark 25%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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