The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit

The Book of Dragons

E. Nesbit with Herbert Granville Fell (Illustrator), H. R. Millar (Illustrator)

162 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy short stories adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Eight enchanting tales about a variety of whimsical dragons, by a master of the craft, E Nesbit, are contained in this absolutely delightful volume, The Book of Dragons. While it's essentially meant for children, there are plenty of adults who wil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
funny 57%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

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