Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy by Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy

Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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“Gaslamp Fantasy,” or historical fantasy set in a magical version of the nineteenth century, has long been popular with readers and writers alike. A number of wonderful fantasy novels, including Stardust by Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Strange and Mr Nor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 80%
adventurous 60%
challenging 30%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.39

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