Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy

Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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“Gaslamp Fantasy,” or historical fantasy set in a magical version of the nineteenth century, has long been popular with readers and writers alike. A number of wonderful fantasy novels, including Stardust by Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Strange and Mr Nor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 81%
adventurous 63%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

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3.39

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