City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende

408 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold is about to join his fearless grandmother on the trip of a lifetime. An International Geographic expedition is headed to the dangerous, remote wilds of South America, on a mission to document the legendary Yeti of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,326 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
mysterious 49%
inspiring 24%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 16%
tense 14%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
challenging 7%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 24% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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