The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three

The Chronicles of Prydain #1

Lloyd Alexander

155 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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The first book in The Chronicles of Prydain, a classic epic full of breathtaking action, humour, valour and excitement. Taran is desperate for adventure. Being a lowly Assistant Pig-Keeper just isn't exciting. That is, until the magical pig, He...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,890 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 47%
funny 39%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 15%
dark 8%
tense 8%
emotional 4%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 40% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.85

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