Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti

70 pages first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry dark mysterious fast-paced
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A deliciously dark rhyming fairy tale, Goblin Market tells the story of two beautiful, virginal sisters seduced by lewd goblin men serving up luscious but ruinous fruits. Christina Rossetti's first major work, the poem was published in 1862 to cri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,002 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 44%
adventurous 34%
reflective 32%
tense 24%
challenging 20%
emotional 17%
hopeful 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 24%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 33% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.07

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