Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

363 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. Writing in the midst of a Europe-wide rebirth of national literature, Anderson broke new ground with his fairy tales in two importan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 54%
dark 27%
funny 27%
informative 18%
mysterious 18%
reflective 18%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.79

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