The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

432 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

In this beloved first book in the Books of Bayern, from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale, Princess Ani must become a goose girl before she can become queen. Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, spends the fir...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 42%
hopeful 41%
lighthearted 35%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
funny 11%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 19%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 23% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.14

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