Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy

Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

“Gaslamp Fantasy,” or historical fantasy set in a magical version of the nineteenth century, has long been popular with readers and writers alike. A number of wonderful fantasy novels, including Stardust by Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Strange and Mr Nor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 88%
adventurous 66%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | N/A: 28% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.35

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