The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany

The King of Elfland's Daughter

Lord Dunsany with Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

240 pages first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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The poetic style and sweeping grandeur of The King of Elfland's Daughter has made it one of the most beloved fantasy novels of our time, a masterpiece that influenced some of the greatest contemporary fantasists. The heartbreaking story of a marri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 47%
reflective 35%
relaxing 25%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 17%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 6%
dark 3%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 20%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 15% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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