304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441012435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 01 February 2005
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441012435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 01 February 2005
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War