The Collectors by Philip Pullman

29 pages first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade short stories dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

In this darkly delicious sliver of a tale, Philip Pullman offers a glimpse of the enigmatic girl who will become the sinister Mrs. Coulter.On a cold winter's night, two art collectors are settled before a fire in the Senior Common Room of a colleg...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 71%
tense 33%
adventurous 12%
challenging 5%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 17%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 21% | Character: 14% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.68

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