Phantastes by George MacDonald

Phantastes

George MacDonald

216 pages first pub 1858 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

"I was dead, and right content," the narrator says in the penultimate chapter of Phantastes. C.S. Lewis said that upon reading this astonishing 19th-century fairy tale he "had crossed a great frontier," and numerous others both before and since ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 520 reviews

Moods

adventurous 67%
mysterious 53%
reflective 50%
challenging 28%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
dark 21%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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