The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman

The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains

Neil Gaiman with Eddie Campbell (Illustrator)

74 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The text of The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains was first published in the collection anthology Stories: All New Tales edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio. This gorgeous full-color illustrated book version was born of a unique collabor...

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Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 64%
adventurous 48%
tense 38%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
emotional 9%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 27%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 34% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.95

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