Kristalliluola by Mary Stewart, Inkeri Hämäläinen

Kristalliluola

Arthurian Saga #1

Mary Stewart, Inkeri Hämäläinen with Mary Stewart (Translator)

380 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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For readers who are drawn to epic tales of destiny, mysticism, and the struggle between fate and free will, Kristalliluola is a captivating journey that will transport them to a richly detailed world of ancient Britain, where the legendary figure of Merlin comes to life in a sweeping narrative of magic, adventure, and the birth of a legendary king.

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Fifth century Britain is a country of chaos and division after the Roman withdrawal. This is the world of young Merlin, the illegitimate child of a South Wales princess who will not reveal to her son his father's true identity. Yet Merlin is an ex...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 3,509 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 62%

reflective: 25%

emotional: 21%

dark: 18%

tense: 12%

challenging: 8%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 8%

inspiring: 8%

relaxing: 8%

sad: 8%

lighthearted: 3%

funny: 2%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
29% of readers chose Character
Plot
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Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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