A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm #1

Adam Gidwitz with Hugh D'Andrade (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark funny fast-paced

256 pages | first published 2010

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In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story...
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Summary of 1554 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 87%
funny 53%
mysterious 23%
emotional 15%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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