Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti

Goblin Market and Other Poems

Christina Rossetti with Elizabeth Macneal (Contributor)

208 pages first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics poetry dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, are enticed by the smells, sounds and sights of the goblin market, tempted by the ripe plums, plump cherries and fragrant berries. Whilst Lizzie resists, Laura is slowly destroyed by her insatiable longing for the go...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,129 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
dark 59%
emotional 49%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
challenging 13%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
funny 6%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 64% | Character: 14% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 15% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 67% | No: 25% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 53% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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