Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice by A.S. Byatt

Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice

A.S. Byatt

240 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

From the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession comes this richly imaginative story collection that transports the reader to a world where opposites--passion and loneliness, betrayal and loyalty, fire and ice--clash and converge.A beautiful ice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
adventurous 57%
relaxing 57%
mysterious 42%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.88

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