The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Damar #1

Robin McKinley

288 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous slow-paced
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This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, tha...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 6,546 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

hopeful: 29%

inspiring: 28%

lighthearted: 17%

mysterious: 17%

emotional: 16%

tense: 12%

challenging: 7%

funny: 7%

reflective: 6%

relaxing: 5%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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