Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales by Angela Carter

Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales

Virago Fairy Tales #1-2

Angela Carter with Corinna Sargood (Illustrator)

486 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Once upon a time, fairy tales weren't just meant for children. This collection of alternative stories from Angela Carter reveals a world where dippy princesses are replaced by bad girls and enchantresses, and strong minds, low cunning and dirty tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 565 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
dark 65%
funny 54%
mysterious 40%
lighthearted 38%
informative 22%
relaxing 22%
reflective 18%
inspiring 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 9%
sad 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 35%
medium 33%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 26%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 32% | No: 26% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 15% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.08

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