Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun
Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
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Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019256
Novel • Fiction
Spain • 1940s
2019
YA
14-18 years
840L
Super Short Summary
Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun, by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke, follows a young girl in post-Civil War Spain, who discovers an ancient maze and encounters mythical creatures. Immersed in a fairy tale world, she faces challenges and quests that test her courage amidst harsh realities.
Mysterious
Dark
Fantastical
Melancholic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
22,670 ratings
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Review Roundup
Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke vividly expands on the film’s dark, magical universe. Praised for its lyrical prose and rich world-building, it captures the complexity of war and innocence. Some critics found the narrative occasionally cumbersome, but it remains a compelling enhancement to the original story.
Who Should Read Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun?
A reader who enjoys Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun would be drawn to dark fairy tales, historical fantasy, and evocative storytelling. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials will find its blend of myth, morality, and magic compelling.
22,670 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Novel • Fiction
Spain • 1940s
2019
YA
14-18 years
840L
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