The High King by Lloyd Alexander

253 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional fast-paced
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When the sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon inthe kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts. After a winter expedit...

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Community Reviews

4.22
based on 4,208 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 98%

emotional: 63%

hopeful: 42%

inspiring: 34%

reflective: 21%

sad: 20%

dark: 19%

tense: 15%

funny: 13%

mysterious: 13%

challenging: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

46% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
65% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

89% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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