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304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441012435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
Fantasy author Patricia A. McKillip, the 21st century's response to Hans Christian Andersen, has mastered the art of writing fairy tales -- as evidenced by previous works like The Tower at Stony Wood, Ombria in Shadow, and In the Forests of Serre...
Community Reviews Summary of 756 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
hopeful 31%
emotional 21%
reflective 21%
lighthearted 12%
dark 6%
funny 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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AbandonmentModerate
Death, War
304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441012435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
Fantasy author Patricia A. McKillip, the 21st century's response to Hans Christian Andersen, has mastered the art of writing fairy tales -- as evidenced by previous works like The Tower at Stony Wood, Ombria in Shadow, and In the Forests of Serre...
Community Reviews Summary of 756 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
hopeful 31%
emotional 21%
reflective 21%
lighthearted 12%
dark 6%
funny 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War