Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti with Elizabeth Macneal (Contributor)

208 pages first pub 1862 (view editions)

fiction classics poetry dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, are enticed by the smells, sounds and sights of the goblin market, tempted by the ripe plums, plump cherries and fragrant berries. Whilst Lizzie resists, Laura is slowly destroyed by her insatiable longing for the go...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 1,511 reviews

Moods

reflective: 64%

dark: 54%

emotional: 50%

mysterious: 33%

adventurous: 16%

sad: 15%

challenging: 13%

relaxing: 13%

inspiring: 12%

hopeful: 10%

lighthearted: 9%

tense: 6%

funny: 5%

informative: 1%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
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Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
11% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
65% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

14% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
71% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
65% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
67% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
58% of readers chose N/A
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