The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

The Blue Fairy Book

The Rainbow Fairy Books #1

Andrew Lang with Henry Ford (Illustrator)

432 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Blue Fairy Book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources: not only from Grimm, but exciting adventures by Charles Perrault and Madame D'Aulnoy, the Arabian Nights, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
funny 37%
lighthearted 37%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.86

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