In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente

In the Night Garden

The Orphan's Tales #1

Catherynne M. Valente with Michael Kaluta (Illustrator)

496 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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A Book of Wonders for Grown-Up Readers Every once in a great while a book comes along that reminds us of the magic spell that stories can cast over us-to dazzle, entertain, and enlighten. Welcome to the Arabian Nights for our time-a lush and fant...

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Community Reviews

4.24
based on 1,317 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

mysterious: 62%

dark: 42%

reflective: 37%

emotional: 31%

challenging: 28%

inspiring: 26%

hopeful: 15%

sad: 11%

relaxing: 8%

tense: 6%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
56% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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