Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill

Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories

Kelly Barnhill

304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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An exquisite collection of haunting, magical stories from Newbery Medalist Kelly Barnhill When Mrs. Sorensen's husband dies, she rekindles a long-dormant love with an unsuitable mate in "Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch." In "Open the Door and the...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 716 reviews

Moods

dark: 69%

mysterious: 66%

reflective: 45%

adventurous: 42%

emotional: 34%

hopeful: 22%

sad: 17%

tense: 17%

inspiring: 16%

lighthearted: 12%

challenging: 10%

funny: 10%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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