A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm #1

Adam Gidwitz with Dan Santat (Illustrator)

256 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark funny fast-paced
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The New York Times bestselling debut by Adam Gidwitz, the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale Featuring cover and interior illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat "Unlike any children's book I've ever read.... Classic....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,303 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 83%
funny 59%
emotional 22%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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