Archer's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones

Archer's Goon

Diana Wynne Jones

324 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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The trouble started when Howard Sykes came home from school and found the "goon" sitting in the kitchen. He said he'd been sent by Archer. But who was Archer? It had to do with the 2,000 words that Howard's author father had failed to deliver.It s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
funny 84%
lighthearted 57%
mysterious 52%
hopeful 21%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.01

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