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180 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689703317
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The book inverts the fairy tale of the same name by highlighting the form and discussing the different expectations and compromises the characters make to survive in their world. This is done through Barthelme's fragmentary rhetoric and discourse,...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
funny 40%
reflective 40%
inspiring 20%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
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180 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689703317
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The book inverts the fairy tale of the same name by highlighting the form and discussing the different expectations and compromises the characters make to survive in their world. This is done through Barthelme's fragmentary rhetoric and discourse,...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
funny 40%
reflective 40%
inspiring 20%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.