The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit

The Book of Dragons

E. Nesbit with H. R. Millar (Illustrator), H. Granville Fell (Illustrator)

156 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy short stories adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Dragons -- of all sorts -- make for marvelous fun, and this collection of madcap tales is filled with them. Some of the legendary monsters are funny and mischievous, others are downright frightening, and a number of them are wild and unpredictable...

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Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
funny 57%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.72

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