The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Damar #1

Robin McKinley

311 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous slow-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Sunshine is the Newberry Award winning classic novel that had enthralled readers for decades.This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin.  And...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,823 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 16%
emotional 14%
tense 13%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
funny 5%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

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