The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman

The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains

Neil Gaiman with Eddie Campbell (Illustrator)

88 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The text of The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains was first published in the collection anthology Stories: All New Tales edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio. This gorgeous full-color illustrated book version was born of a unique collabor...

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Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 65%
adventurous 52%
tense 42%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 34%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.95

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