Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill

Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Kelly Barnhill

304 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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An exquisite collection of haunting, magical stories from Newbery Medalist Kelly Barnhill When Mrs. Sorensen's husband dies, she rekindles a long-dormant love with an unsuitable mate in "Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch." In "Open the Door and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 506 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
mysterious 67%
reflective 42%
adventurous 41%
emotional 28%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
funny 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 21% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 19% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.72

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