Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley

Rose Daughter

Folktales

Robin McKinley

292 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult mysterious slow-paced
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Twenty years ago, Robin McKinley dazzled readers with the power of her novel Beauty. Now this extraordinarily gifted novelist returns to the story of Beauty and the Beast with a fresh perspective, ingenuity, and mature insight. With Rose Daughter,...

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Moods

mysterious 73%
emotional 51%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 37%
reflective 35%
lighthearted 21%
inspiring 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
dark 7%
funny 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.69

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