The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald

150 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Curdie was the son of Peter the miner. He lived with his father and mother in a cottage built on a mountain, and he worked with his father inside the mountain.A mountain is a strange and awful thing. In old times, without knowing so much of their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 506 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 47%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 31%
reflective 31%
hopeful 26%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
emotional 15%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 31% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.9

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