Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones

Dark Lord of Derkholm

Derkholm #1

Diana Wynne Jones

528 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Mr. Chesney operates Pilgrim Parties, a tour group that takes paying participants into an outer realm where the inhabitants play frightening and foreboding roles. The time has come to end the staged madness . . . but can it really be stopped? Mast...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 80%
lighthearted 54%
emotional 26%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
hopeful 14%
reflective 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 38% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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