256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Like Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Isak Dinesen and Angela Carter, A. S. Byatt knows that fairy tales are for grownups. And in this ravishing collection she breathes new life into the form.Little Black Book of Stories offers shiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
mysterious 92%
tense 42%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Medical content, DementiaModerate
War, Child death, MiscarriageMinor
Death, Infertility, Blood
256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Like Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Isak Dinesen and Angela Carter, A. S. Byatt knows that fairy tales are for grownups. And in this ravishing collection she breathes new life into the form.Little Black Book of Stories offers shiv...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
mysterious 92%
tense 42%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Medical content, DementiaModerate
War, Child death, MiscarriageMinor
Death, Infertility, Blood