The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest

The Mythic Fiction Quartet #1

Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling with Charles Vess (Illustrator)

384 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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One of our most enduring, universal myths is that of the Green Man-the spirit who stands for Nature in its most wild and untamed form, a man with leaves for hair who dwells deep within the mythic forest. Through the ages and around the world, the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 374 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 77%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 44%
inspiring 38%
hopeful 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | N/A: 20% | Character: 13% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 35% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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