A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm #1

Adam Gidwitz with Hugh D'Andrade (Illustrator)

256 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark funny fast-paced
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In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,289 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 83%
funny 60%
emotional 21%
mysterious 17%
tense 16%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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