The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke

The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

Susanna Clarke

256 pages first pub 2004 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who relish whimsically dark, historically rooted fairy tales interwoven with magical realism and clever nods to familiar literary worlds.

Description

Faerie is never as far away as you think.Sometimes you find you have crossed an invisible line and must cope, as best you can, with petulant princesses, vengeful owls, ladies who pass their time embroidering terrible fates or with endless paths in...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 3,944 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 64%

adventurous: 58%

lighthearted: 57%

funny: 54%

dark: 26%

relaxing: 17%

reflective: 13%

challenging: 4%

inspiring: 4%

informative: 3%

hopeful: 2%

tense: 2%

emotional: 1%


Pace

27% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
22% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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