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Ruth Rendell
432 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409006688
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In traditional fairy tales the handsome prince rescues the beautiful princess from her wicked stepmother, and the couple live happily ever after.Teddy Brex emerges from a loveless, isolated childhood as a handsome but autistic young man.Francine H...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
reflective 36%
tense 36%
sad 27%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
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Ruth Rendell
432 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409006688
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In traditional fairy tales the handsome prince rescues the beautiful princess from her wicked stepmother, and the couple live happily ever after.Teddy Brex emerges from a loveless, isolated childhood as a handsome but autistic young man.Francine H...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
reflective 36%
tense 36%
sad 27%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating