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352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765326300
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
A glorious retelling of the Russian folktale Marya Morevna and Koschei the Deathless from Catherynne M. Valente, set in a mysterious version of St. Petersburg during the first half of the 20th century.Koschei the Deathless is to Russian folklore w...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,988 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
adventurous 50%
emotional 42%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
reflective 27%
tense 19%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 33% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Domestic abuseModerate
Sexual content, Body horror, BloodMinor
Cannibalism, Child death352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765326300
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
A glorious retelling of the Russian folktale Marya Morevna and Koschei the Deathless from Catherynne M. Valente, set in a mysterious version of St. Petersburg during the first half of the 20th century.Koschei the Deathless is to Russian folklore w...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,988 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
adventurous 50%
emotional 42%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
reflective 27%
tense 19%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 33% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Domestic abuseModerate
Sexual content, Body horror, BloodMinor
Cannibalism, Child death