Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill

Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Kelly Barnhill

400 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Eight short stories and a novella from Newbery Medalist Barnhill feature reality-bending fantasy and rich universal themes. The title story demonstrates the power -- known and unknown -- of the imagination. In "Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch," a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 29%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 17%
sad 17%
tense 17%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.72

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