The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen

The Snow Queen

Hans Christian Andersen with Lucie Arnoux (Illustrator), Misha Hoekstra (Translator)

96 pages • first pub 1844 (view editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy timeless, magical tales of bravery and redemption woven through enchanting illustrations and classic fairy-tale storytelling.

Description

When Kai is cursed by a magic mirror, he can no longer perceive goodness in anything – not his best friend Gerda, nor the roses in the garden. One wintery evening, he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and swept away to live for ever in her kin...

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Community Reviews

3.53
based on 2,819 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 79%

hopeful: 30%

lighthearted: 30%

mysterious: 22%

dark: 21%

reflective: 18%

emotional: 16%

relaxing: 15%

inspiring: 14%

sad: 6%

tense: 5%

challenging: 3%

funny: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

55% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

46% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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