The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

The Princess and the Goblin

Princess Irene and Curdie #1

George MacDonald

207 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Young Princess Irene's belief in her great-grandmother's powers becomes essential as she and the miner Curdie work to foil the sinister Goblin plot against the king and his palace. Gran lives in a secret room at the top of the castle stairs, and s...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 64%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 26%
funny 20%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 11%
dark 9%
reflective 9%
emotional 7%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 34% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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