Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti

208 pages first pub 1862 (editions) user-added

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Two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, are enticed by the smells, sounds and sights of the goblin market, tempted by the ripe figs, plump cherries and fragrant berries. Whilst Lizzie resists, Laura is slowly destroyed by her insatiable longing for the gob...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,143 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
dark 58%
emotional 48%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 15%
sad 14%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
funny 6%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 64% | Character: 13% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 68% | No: 24% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 55% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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