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225 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007542932
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 January 2014
Description
A tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom, this tells the story of Farmer Giles of Ham who is fat, unheroic and red-bearded. But he is also fortunate and shrewd. When a large and stupid giant blunders into his fields it begins ...
Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 81%
funny 69%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 29% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death, Violence225 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007542932
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 January 2014
Description
A tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom, this tells the story of Farmer Giles of Ham who is fat, unheroic and red-bearded. But he is also fortunate and shrewd. When a large and stupid giant blunders into his fields it begins ...
Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 81%
funny 69%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 29% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death, Violence