Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs

208 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Before Miss Peregrine gave them a home, the story of peculiars was written in the Tales. Wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars. A fork-tongued princess. The origins of the first ymbryne. These are but a few of the truly br...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 51%
dark 35%
lighthearted 32%
funny 30%
emotional 23%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 8%
informative 7%
sad 7%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | N/A: 9% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 19% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.06

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