Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark by Chronicle Books

Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark

Chronicle Books with Ulla Thynell (Illustrator)

168 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

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Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. Welcome to a world ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
lighthearted 41%
mysterious 36%
funny 19%
dark 18%
relaxing 18%
informative 15%
reflective 15%
hopeful 13%
challenging 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
emotional 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 34%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 29% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

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