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The Crystal Cave is a 1970 novel by Mary Stewart, the first in her Merlin trilogy and a historical fantasy retelling of Arthurian legend.
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The Crystal Cave ranks #180 of 337 in the Novel ranking, behind The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, ahead of Old Man's War.
Well-regarded Arthurian historical fantasy with strong genre reputation and readership; less canonical in broader literary rankings.
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How good is The Crystal Cave?
The Crystal Cave scores 7.66/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Novel category. Well-regarded Arthurian historical fantasy with strong genre reputation and readership; less canonical in broader literary rankings.
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Is The Crystal Cave worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.66/10, The Crystal Cave is a solid option in Novel. See all Novel ranked.
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