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286 pages • first pub 1812 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140621587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 August 2007
Description
Merry, dark or magical, these classic tales never fail to inspire and enthral. From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of entrancing folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarf...
Community Reviews Summary of 942 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
funny 30%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 21%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 4%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 12% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 29% | No: 22% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 16% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, BloodMinor
Misogyny, Murder286 pages • first pub 1812 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140621587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 August 2007
Description
Merry, dark or magical, these classic tales never fail to inspire and enthral. From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of entrancing folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarf...
Community Reviews Summary of 942 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
funny 30%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 21%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 4%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 12% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 29% | No: 22% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 16% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Animal death, BloodMinor
Misogyny, Murder