Alphabet of Thorn by Patricia A. McKillip

Alphabet of Thorn

Patricia A. McKillip

304 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

Fantasy author Patricia A. McKillip, the 21st century's response to Hans Christian Andersen, has mastered the art of writing fairy tales -- as evidenced by previous works like The Tower at Stony Wood, Ombria in Shadow, and In the Forests of Serre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 38% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.99

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