The Rose and the Beast: Fairy Tales Retold by Francesca Lia Block

The Rose and the Beast: Fairy Tales Retold

Francesca Lia Block

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

240 pages | first published 2000

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With language that is both lyrical and distinctly her own, Francesca Lia Block turns nine fairy tales inside out.Escaping the poisoned apple, Snow frees herself from possession to find the truth of love in an unexpected place.A club girl from L.A....
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Summary of 765 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 90%
reflective 60%
sad 50%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | Plot: 37% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.63

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