The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann

The Nutcracker

E.T.A. Hoffmann with Sanna Annukka (Illustrator)

96 pages • first pub 1816 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Hoffmann's classic Christmas fairy tale, immortalised by Tchaikovsky's ballet, is brought to life by the gorgeous contemporary artwork of Finnish illustrator, Sanna Annuka.  On Christmas Eve, Fritz and Marie excitedly await the arrival of Godfathe...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 3,400 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 74%

lighthearted: 58%

mysterious: 31%

dark: 16%

funny: 14%

hopeful: 12%

relaxing: 10%

inspiring: 8%

emotional: 6%

tense: 6%

challenging: 3%

reflective: 3%

sad: 3%

Pace

49% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

62% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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