448 pages • first pub 1812 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107293
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 October 2013
Description
The acclaimed retelling of the world's best-loved fairy tales by the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Golden Compass and The Book of Dust--now in paperback, and with 3 new tales. Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,484 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
lighthearted 30%
funny 29%
mysterious 22%
reflective 14%
relaxing 11%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 11% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 40% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 24% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 22% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, GoreModerate
Sexism, Ableism, Animal crueltyMinor
Antisemitism, Bullying, Child abuse
448 pages • first pub 1812 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107293
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 October 2013
Description
The acclaimed retelling of the world's best-loved fairy tales by the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Golden Compass and The Book of Dust--now in paperback, and with 3 new tales. Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,484 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
lighthearted 30%
funny 29%
mysterious 22%
reflective 14%
relaxing 11%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 11% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 40% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 24% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 22% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, GoreModerate
Sexism, Ableism, Animal crueltyMinor
Antisemitism, Bullying, Child abuse