The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

The Princess and the Goblin

Princess Irene and Curdie #1

George MacDonald

216 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The Princess and the Goblin is a children's fantasy novel by George MacDonald. It was published in 1872. Princess Irene and her newfound friend Curdie battle the goblin king and queen, along with their foul son Prince Froglip, and save the kingdom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,183 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 65%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 11%
dark 9%
reflective 9%
emotional 8%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 30%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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