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224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681371887
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 03 October 2017
Description
From the author of The Neverending Story, a book that reminds us that "magic--be it good or bad--is no simple matter." It's New Year's Eve at the Villa Nightmare but Beelzebub Preposteror is in no mood for celebration. As the Shadow Sorcery Minist...
Community Reviews Summary of 825 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
lighthearted 62%
mysterious 31%
hopeful 23%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
emotional 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Fatphobia, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Animal crueltyMinor
Animal death224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681371887
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 03 October 2017
Description
From the author of The Neverending Story, a book that reminds us that "magic--be it good or bad--is no simple matter." It's New Year's Eve at the Villa Nightmare but Beelzebub Preposteror is in no mood for celebration. As the Shadow Sorcery Minist...
Community Reviews Summary of 825 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
lighthearted 62%
mysterious 31%
hopeful 23%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
emotional 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Animal crueltyMinor
Animal death