Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin

Winter's Tale

Mark Helprin

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism romance reflective relaxing slow-paced

Description

New York City is subsumed in arctic winds, dark nights, and white lights, its life unfolds, for it is an extraordinary hive of the imagination, the greatest house ever built, and nothing exists that can check its vitality. One night in winter, Pet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,590 reviews

Moods

adventurous 61%
mysterious 58%
reflective 52%
emotional 50%
challenging 35%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
inspiring 23%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 15%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%

Average rating

3.34

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