East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North by

East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North

with Kay Nielsen (Illustrator), Kay Nielsen (Illustrator)

204 pages • first pub 1845 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

These Scandinavian fairy tales have had many interpretations through the years, but never have they been so beautifully illustrated as in this sumptuous edition. Golden Age artist Kay Nielsen, a master of fantasy, lavished the text with 25 intrica...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 62%
dark 25%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

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