Alphabet of Thorn by Patricia A. McKillip

Alphabet of Thorn

Patricia A. McKillip

304 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Fantasy author Patricia A. McKillip, the 21st century's response to Hans Christian Andersen, has mastered the art of writing fairy tales -- as evidenced by previous works like The Tower at Stony Wood, Ombria in Shadow, and In the Forests of Serre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 33%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
lighthearted 10%
dark 6%
funny 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.99

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