Little, Big
Published in 1981, Little, Big is a romantasy and fae fiction novel by John Crowley. Characters include John Drinkwater. Readers will find themes of Magical Realism, families, fairies and magic.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 109 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions.
At about 538 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About Little, Big
Winner of the 1982 World Fantasy Award for best novel.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 1982 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 1982 — Best Novel (nominee)
- 🏆World Fantasy Awards 1982 — Best Novel (winner)
- ✦Locus Awards 1982 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 🏆Mythopoeic Awards 1982 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (winner)
- ✦BSFA Awards 1982 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Little, Big?
Little, Big was written by John Crowley and first published in 1981.
What genre is Little, Big?
It is usually shelved as Romantasy and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is Little, Big?
The median edition has 538 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Little, Big?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey #2), A Court of Thorns and Roses and Bloodfever (Fever Series, Book 2).
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