The Boy Who Lost Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente

The Boy Who Lost Fairyland

Fairyland #4

Catherynne M. Valente with Ana Juan (Illustrator)

235 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Red Wind, he becomes a changeling – a human boy -- in the strange city of Chicago, a place no less bizarre and magical than Fairyland when seen through trollish eyes. Left with a hu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 43%
funny 41%
emotional 31%
hopeful 24%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 12%
reflective 9%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 18% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.18

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