In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente

In the Night Garden

The Orphan's Tales #1

Catherynne M. Valente with Michael Kaluta (Illustrator)

496 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A Book of Wonders for Grown-Up Readers Every once in a great while a book comes along that reminds us of the magic spell that stories can cast over us-to dazzle, entertain, and enlighten. Welcome to the Arabian Nights for our time-a lush and fant...

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Community Reviews Summary of 777 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 59%
emotional 45%
dark 40%
reflective 36%
inspiring 31%
challenging 27%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 39%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.26

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