The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers

The City of Dreaming Books

Zamonien #4

Walter Moers with J. Maxwell Brownjohn (Translator)

461 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

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The author of 13 1⁄2 Lives of Captain Bluebear transports us to a magical world. Optimus Yarnspinner finds himself marooned in the subterranean world of Bookholm, the City of Dreaming Books, where reading can be dangerous, where ruthless Bookhunte...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 71%
mysterious 62%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 30%
emotional 26%
dark 25%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.37

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