Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti

208 pages first pub 1862 (editions) user-added

fiction classics poetry dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, are enticed by the smells, sounds and sights of the goblin market, tempted by the ripe figs, plump cherries and fragrant berries. Whilst Lizzie resists, Laura is slowly destroyed by her insatiable longing for the gob...

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Community Reviews Summary of 889 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
dark 55%
emotional 47%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 18%
sad 16%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 8%
tense 7%
funny 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 69% | Character: 15% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

N/A: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 71% | No: 25% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 54% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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