The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night by Jen Campbell

The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night

Jen Campbell

212 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night by Jen Campbell is a captivating read for anyone who delights in the whimsical and the unknown, as it weaves together a collection of enchanting, modern fairy tales that will transport readers to a world of magic, wonder, and the beauty of the extraordinary.

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Modern fairy tales of magic, outsiders and lost souls. 'WHAT A BOOK. IT'S SO STRANGE AND MAGICAL AND THE WRITING IS JUST BEAUTIFUL. I LOVED IT.' Louise O'Neill 'ENCHANTING AND ILLUMINATING' Carys Bray, author of A Song For Issy Bradley 'LIKE WALKI...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 1,690 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 70%

dark: 56%

reflective: 44%

emotional: 36%

adventurous: 33%

challenging: 18%

funny: 14%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 11%

lighthearted: 10%

sad: 10%

tense: 8%

informative: 7%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
13% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
39% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

14% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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