271 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849920728
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: David Fickling Books (PB)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A strange imprisonment...Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage.When her father comes home with the tale o...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,329 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
mysterious 38%
emotional 35%
hopeful 35%
relaxing 24%
reflective 12%
inspiring 11%
dark 8%
funny 7%
tense 6%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ConfinementModerate
Body shaming, Kidnapping, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty
271 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849920728
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: David Fickling Books (PB)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A strange imprisonment...Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage.When her father comes home with the tale o...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,329 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
mysterious 38%
emotional 35%
hopeful 35%
relaxing 24%
reflective 12%
inspiring 11%
dark 8%
funny 7%
tense 6%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ConfinementModerate
Body shaming, Kidnapping, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty