Phantastes by George MacDonald

Phantastes

George MacDonald

197 pages first pub 1858 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Introduction by C. S. Lewis In October 1857, George MacDonald wrote what he described as "a kind of fairy tale, in the hope that it will pay me better than the more evidently serious work." This was Phantastes -- one of MacDonald's most important ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 790 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
reflective 66%
mysterious 49%
hopeful 32%
challenging 26%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 15%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 34% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.68

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