The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman

The Sleeper and the Spindle

Neil Gaiman with Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

68 pages | first published 2014

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A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell – weaving together a sort-of Snow White and an almost Sleeping Beauty with a thread of dark magic, which will hold readers s...
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Summary of 6314 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 51%
dark 47%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 10%
reflective 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
sad 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 3%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 27%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 21% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.91

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