The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke

The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

Susanna Clarke with Charles Vess

256 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics' favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell", Susanna Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed world of 19th-century England. With Clarke's c...

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Moods

mysterious 68%
lighthearted 54%
adventurous 52%
funny 51%
dark 33%
relaxing 18%
reflective 11%
challenging 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 34% | No: 8% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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