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430 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846140266
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books (London)
Publication date: 27 September 2012
Description
In this enchanting selection of fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman presents his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm in a 'clear as water' retelling, making them feel fresh and unfamiliar with his dark, distinctive voice. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,689 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Blood, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Grief, Pregnancy, Slavery
430 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846140266
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books (London)
Publication date: 27 September 2012
Description
In this enchanting selection of fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman presents his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm in a 'clear as water' retelling, making them feel fresh and unfamiliar with his dark, distinctive voice. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,689 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Blood, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Grief, Pregnancy, Slavery