A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm #1

Adam Gidwitz

256 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Description

Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the siblings ro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,671 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 89%
funny 56%
mysterious 23%
emotional 15%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 28% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.9

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