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241 pages • first pub 1872 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140367461
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Ca...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,727 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 11%
reflective 8%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 34% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Kidnapping, WarMinor
Body horror, Blood
241 pages • first pub 1872 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140367461
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Ca...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,727 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 11%
reflective 8%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 34% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Kidnapping, WarMinor
Body horror, Blood