Shrek! (Book & CD Set) by William Steig

Shrek! (Book & CD Set)

William Steig with William Steig (Illustrator)

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fiction childrens fantasy funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK , a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
lighthearted 56%
adventurous 37%
inspiring 13%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
dark 7%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 88%
medium 9%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 21% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 32% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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