Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire

Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Gregory Maguire

368 pages • first pub 2000 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

We have all heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave among the ashes. But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty ......

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,057 reviews

Moods

reflective 54%
dark 50%
mysterious 48%
sad 42%
emotional 26%
tense 18%
adventurous 16%
challenging 14%
hopeful 8%
funny 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.44

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