Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti
Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti with Elizabeth Macneal (Contributor)

190 pages first pub 1862 (editions) user-added

fiction classics poetry dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, are enticed by the smells, sounds and sights of the goblin market, tempted by the ripe plums, plump cherries and fragrant berries. Whilst Lizzie resists, Laura is slowly destroyed by her insatiable longing for the go...

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Community Reviews Summary of 554 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 50%
dark 49%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 21%
sad 19%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
funny 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 25% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.89

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