The Book of Wonder by Lord Dunsany

The Book of Wonder

Lord Dunsany with Sidney H. Sime (Illustrator)

135 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories lighthearted medium-paced
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The Book of Wonder is one of Lord Dunsany’s many collections of fantasy short stories. While many of his collections were illustrated, this particular one is different—the illustrations were completed first. Dunsany then used the illustrations as ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 42%
relaxing 42%
reflective 28%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.82

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