The Little Mermaid and Other Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Mermaid and Other Tales

Hans Christian Andersen

277 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)

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The Little Mermaid is just one jewel in this enchanting collection of twenty stories by the father of the modern fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen. Whether you prefer laughing aloud at the Emperor in his "new clothes" or sighing as the Little Me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
dark 42%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 22%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 29%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 7% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.84

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