Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill

Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Kelly Barnhill

304 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

An exquisite collection of haunting, magical stories from Newbery Medalist Kelly Barnhill When Mrs. Sorensen's husband dies, she rekindles a long-dormant love with an unsuitable mate in "Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch." In "Open the Door and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 68%
reflective 44%
adventurous 40%
emotional 32%
hopeful 24%
tense 20%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
funny 12%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 21% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.76

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