Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope Mirrlees

Lud-in-the-Mist

Hope Mirrlees

272 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

This is the story of the mayor of Lud-in-the-Mist, Master Nathaniel Chanticleer, a respectable burgher who learns that his young son has eaten forbidden fairy fruit. Some centuries earlier, fairy things had been looked upon with reverence, and fai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 953 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 75%
funny 39%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 31%
dark 17%
hopeful 13%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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