The New Adventures of Helen: Magical Tales by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

The New Adventures of Helen: Magical Tales

Ludmilla Petrushevskaya with Jane Bugaeva (Translator)

202 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

At first glance, the stories in The New Adventures of Helen seems simple, even child-like, but a deep reading reveals satire and darkness manifested through classic fairy tale tropes characteristically upended by Petrushevskaya. These “adult fairy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 80%
lighthearted 60%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.34

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