225 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007542932
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 January 2014
Description
A tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom, this tells the story of Farmer Giles of Ham who is fat, unheroic and red-bearded. But he is also fortunate and shrewd. When a large and stupid giant blunders into his fields it begins ...
Community Reviews Summary of 686 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 77%
funny 67%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 15%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Death, Violence225 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007542932
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 January 2014
Description
A tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom, this tells the story of Farmer Giles of Ham who is fat, unheroic and red-bearded. But he is also fortunate and shrewd. When a large and stupid giant blunders into his fields it begins ...
Community Reviews Summary of 686 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 77%
funny 67%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 15%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Death, Violence