Hexwood by Diana Wynne Jones

Hexwood

Diana Wynne Jones

464 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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When Controller Borasus receives a strange letter from Earth he is both curious and alarmed. Someone has activated an ancient machine and is using it for most trivial purposes. Surely no one would dare to tamper with Reigner seals in this way? Yet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 80%
challenging 28%
dark 24%
emotional 24%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 12%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 22%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

4.02

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