The Magic Shop by H.G. Wells

The Magic Shop

H.G. Wells

32 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction childrens classics short stories dark reflective medium-paced
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Out for a walk in London one day, Gip and his father happen upon a magic shop. At Gip's urging, the two go in — and things grow more and more curious by the minute. Counters, store fixtures, and mirrors seem to move around the room, and the shopke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 41%
dark 29%
lighthearted 27%
tense 12%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 6%
challenging 4%
emotional 2%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 8% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 32% | N/A: 29% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.45

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