The Marvels by Brian Selznick

The Marvels

Brian Selznick

672 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

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A breathtaking new voyage from Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick. Two stand-alone stories--the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose--create a beguiling narrative puzzle. The journey begins at sea in 1766, with a bo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,978 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
emotional 66%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 33%
sad 32%
inspiring 28%
reflective 26%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 5%
funny 4%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 40% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.13

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