The Complete Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

1184 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fair...

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Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
relaxing 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.12

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