Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory Maguire

Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker

Gregory Maguire

287 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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The author of the beloved New York Times bestseller Wicked returns with an inventive novel inspired by a timeless holiday legend, intertwining the story of the famous Nutcracker with the life of the mysterious toy maker named Drosselmeier who carv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,115 reviews

Moods

reflective 52%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 48%
dark 37%
emotional 24%
sad 18%
hopeful 8%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 16%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.08

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