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208 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385720977
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
Contemporary fairy tales, cushioned by goofy humor and a deep tenderness for her characters, that aren't always as dark or as sinister as they initially appear. --The New York Times Book Review Aimee Bender's Willful Creatures conjures a fantastic...
Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
emotional 41%
reflective 33%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 36% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual contentMinor
Death, Sexual harassment
208 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385720977
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
Contemporary fairy tales, cushioned by goofy humor and a deep tenderness for her characters, that aren't always as dark or as sinister as they initially appear. --The New York Times Book Review Aimee Bender's Willful Creatures conjures a fantastic...
Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
emotional 41%
reflective 33%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 36% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual contentMinor
Death, Sexual harassment