Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti with Elizabeth Macneal (Contributor)

208 pages first pub 1862 (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 Summary of 1,127 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
dark 58%
emotional 48%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
challenging 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
funny 6%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 65% | Character: 14% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

N/A: 68% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 67% | No: 26% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 53% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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