Little, Big by John Crowley
Little, Big

John Crowley

Little, Big

John Crowley

538 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Edgewood--which is not found on any map--is many houses, all put inside each other or across each other. It's filled with and surrounded by mystery and enchantment; the further in you go, the bigger it gets. Smoky Barnable, who has fallen in love ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
reflective 55%
challenging 52%
adventurous 38%
emotional 23%
sad 17%
dark 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 39% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.7

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