Scan barcode
256 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780688025939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 15 October 1984
Description
The beloved classic fantasy novel, a Newbery Medal winnerRobin McKinley's mesmerizing history of Damar is the stuff that legends are made of. Aerin is the only child of the king of Damar, and should be his rightful heir. But she is also the daught...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,459 reviews
Moods
hopeful 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 17%
dark 14%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 28% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, ViolenceModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Mental illnessMinor
Incest, Grief256 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780688025939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 15 October 1984
Description
The beloved classic fantasy novel, a Newbery Medal winnerRobin McKinley's mesmerizing history of Damar is the stuff that legends are made of. Aerin is the only child of the king of Damar, and should be his rightful heir. But she is also the daught...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,459 reviews
Moods
hopeful 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 17%
dark 14%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 28% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, ViolenceModerate
Chronic illness, Death, Mental illnessMinor
Incest, Grief