Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill

Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Kelly Barnhill

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2018

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A stunning new collection of fantasy short stories from the World Fantasy Award- and Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. When Mrs. Sorensen's husband dies, she rekindles a long-dormant love with an unsuitable mate in "Mrs...
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Summary of 361 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 64%
reflective 46%
adventurous 35%
emotional 33%
hopeful 23%
sad 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 17%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
funny 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 21%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.76

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