In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente

In the Night Garden

The Orphan's Tales #1

Catherynne M. Valente with Michael Kaluta (Illustrator)

483 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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A Book of Wonders for Grown-Up ReadersEvery once in a great while a book comes along that reminds us of the magic spell that stories can cast over us-to dazzle, entertain, and enlighten. Welcome to the Arabian Nights for our time-a lush and fantas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,019 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 61%
dark 44%
reflective 38%
emotional 32%
challenging 29%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 14%
sad 11%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.28

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