The Boy Who Lost Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente

The Boy Who Lost Fairyland

Fairyland #4

Catherynne M. Valente with Ana Juan (Illustrator)

235 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Red Wind, he becomes a changeling - a human boy - in the strange city of Chicago, a place no less bizarre and magical than Fairyland. Left with a human family, Hawthorn struggles wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 503 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
funny 34%
lighthearted 34%
emotional 26%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.17

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