In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak

In the Night Kitchen

Maurice Sendak

40 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

Sendak's hero Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake. So begins an intoxicating dream fantasy, described by the artist himself as 'a fantasy ten feet deep in reality'.

Community Reviews Summary of 1,174 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
adventurous 78%
relaxing 35%
funny 21%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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