The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany

The King of Elfland's Daughter

Lord Dunsany with Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

240 pages first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

The poetic style and sweeping grandeur of The King of Elfland's Daughter has made it one of the most beloved fantasy novels of our time, a masterpiece that influenced some of the greatest contemporary fantasists. The heartbreaking story of a marri...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 13%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
dark 5%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 11% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.65

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