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216 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441153152
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robin McKinley, winner of the prestigious Newbery Award, leads readers through the door in the hedge into the lands of Faery--retelling some of the most famous--and infamous--fairy tales in history. Here is a world more beautiful, and far more dan...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,038 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
mysterious 45%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 27%
reflective 13%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Kidnapping, ConfinementMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
216 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441153152
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Robin McKinley, winner of the prestigious Newbery Award, leads readers through the door in the hedge into the lands of Faery--retelling some of the most famous--and infamous--fairy tales in history. Here is a world more beautiful, and far more dan...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,038 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
mysterious 45%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 27%
reflective 13%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Kidnapping, ConfinementMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship