Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice by A.S. Byatt

Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice

A.S. Byatt

240 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced
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From the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession comes this richly imaginative story collection that transports the reader to a world where opposites--passion and loneliness, betrayal and loyalty, fire and ice--clash and converge.A beautiful ice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
adventurous 54%
mysterious 45%
relaxing 36%
hopeful 27%
dark 18%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

fast 36%
medium 36%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.86

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