A Knot in the Grain: And Other Stories by Robin McKinley

A Knot in the Grain: And Other Stories

Damar

Robin McKinley

194 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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There's mute Lily, in "The Healer," who has the power to help others, and receives a startling opportunity to find her voice when a mysterious mage stumbles into town. And Queen Ruen, who is at the mercy of a power-hungry uncle until she encounte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 21%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 33%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 21% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

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