Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark by Chronicle Books

Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark

Chronicle Books

190 pages • first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

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Description

Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.Welcome to a world of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 36%
dark 23%
funny 21%
informative 17%
relaxing 17%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 8%
emotional 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

N/A: 39% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 29% | No: 19% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.74

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