Phantastes by George MacDonald

Phantastes

George MacDonald

264 pages first pub 1858 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The tale starts the day after Anodos' twenty-first birthday. He discovers an ancient fairy lady (whom he learns could be his grandmother) in the desk which he opens with a key that he inherited as a birthright from his late father. After the fairy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 66%
mysterious 54%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
emotional 23%
dark 16%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.64

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