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288 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679762225
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 October 1998
Description
The magnificent title story of this collection of fairy tales for adults describes the strange and uncanny relationship between its extravagantly intelligent heroine--a world renowned scholar of the art of story-telling--and the marvelous being th...
Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
reflective 50%
emotional 30%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 20%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content
288 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679762225
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 27 October 1998
Description
The magnificent title story of this collection of fairy tales for adults describes the strange and uncanny relationship between its extravagantly intelligent heroine--a world renowned scholar of the art of story-telling--and the marvelous being th...
Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
reflective 50%
emotional 30%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 20%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content