216 pages • first pub 1858 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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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 have felt similarly.In MacDonald's fairy tales, both those for children and (like this one) tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
mysterious 54%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
emotional 23%
dark 16%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault
216 pages • first pub 1858 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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 have felt similarly.In MacDonald's fairy tales, both those for children and (like this one) tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
mysterious 54%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
emotional 23%
dark 16%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault