How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

The Folk of the Air #3.5

Holly Black

240 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue . . .Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic li...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
lighthearted 43%
emotional 32%
funny 30%
reflective 24%
dark 21%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
tense 7%
informative 6%
challenging 5%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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