Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm

Grimm's Fairy Tales

Jacob Grimm with Noel Pocock (Illustrator)

339 pages first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Grimm brothers were early 19th-century writers best known for their fairy tales coming from Scandinavian, Icelandic and Germanic origins. By 1807 there was a growing interest in German folk tales. The Grimm brothers were academics who invited ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 577 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
adventurous 62%
mysterious 37%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 36%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

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