The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald

The Princess and Curdie

Princess Irene and Curdie #2

George MacDonald with Helen Stratton (Illustrator)

256 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A classic story of magic, mystery, and adventure in a fairy-tale world.Princess Irene's great-great-grandmother has a testing task for Curdie. Curdie will not go alone though; she provides him with a companion, the oddest and ugliest creature Curd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 423 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 55%
mysterious 44%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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