Willful Creatures by Aimee Bender

Willful Creatures

Aimee Bender

208 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Contemporary fairy tales, cushioned by goofy humor and a deep tenderness for her characters, that aren't always as dark or as sinister as they initially appear. --The New York Times Book Review Aimee Bender's Willful Creatures conjures a fantastic...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
mysterious 60%
dark 50%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
reflective 30%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 22%

Average rating

3.96

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...