Grimm Tales: For Young and Old by Philip Pullman

Grimm Tales: For Young and Old

Philip Pullman with Philip Pullman (Narrator), Sam West (Narrator)

10 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous dark fast-paced
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In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm and presents them in a'clear as water' retelling, in his unique and brilliant voice.From the quests a...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 59%
lighthearted 43%
funny 41%
mysterious 31%
informative 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 8%
tense 8%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 4% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.87

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