Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill

Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Kelly Barnhill

304 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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A stunning new collection of fantasy short stories from the World Fantasy Award- and Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. When Mrs. Sorensen's husband dies, she rekindles a long-dormant love with an unsuitable mate in "Mrs...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
mysterious 69%
reflective 43%
adventurous 40%
emotional 29%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
tense 18%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
funny 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 22%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 21% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 19% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.72

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