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272 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Two novellas: the first, a parody of medieval knighthood told by a nun; the second, a fantasy about a nobleman bisected into his good and evil halves. “Bravura pieces... executed with brilliance and brio”(Chicago Tribune). Translated by Archibald ...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
funny 54%
mysterious 27%
dark 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
fast 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 37% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
272 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Two novellas: the first, a parody of medieval knighthood told by a nun; the second, a fantasy about a nobleman bisected into his good and evil halves. “Bravura pieces... executed with brilliance and brio”(Chicago Tribune). Translated by Archibald ...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
funny 54%
mysterious 27%
dark 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
fast 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 37% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating