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256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400075607
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 February 2005
Description
Like Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Isak Dinesen and Angela Carter, A. S. Byatt knows that fairy tales are for grownups. And in this ravishing collection she breathes new life into the form. Little Black Book of Stories offers shi...
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 35%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
emotional 23%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Alcohol, Body horrorModerate
War, Pregnancy, GaslightingMinor
Blood, Child death, Death
256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400075607
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 February 2005
Description
Like Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Isak Dinesen and Angela Carter, A. S. Byatt knows that fairy tales are for grownups. And in this ravishing collection she breathes new life into the form. Little Black Book of Stories offers shi...
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
tense 35%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
emotional 23%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 23% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Alcohol, Body horrorModerate
War, Pregnancy, GaslightingMinor
Blood, Child death, Death