The Beast and the Bethany by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

The Beast and the Bethany

The Beast and the Bethany #1

Jack Meggitt-Phillips with Isabelle Follath (Illustrator)

256 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
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Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated tale of a hungry beast, a vain immortal man, and a not-so-charming little girl who doesn't know she's about to be eaten.Beauty comes at a price. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
adventurous 59%
lighthearted 47%
dark 38%
mysterious 26%
hopeful 21%
emotional 15%
reflective 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 34%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.99

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