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444 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140317930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 1983
Description
Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment - but a world that is falling into decay. The great task of making thin...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,632 reviews
Moods
inspiring 39%
hopeful 38%
emotional 37%
mysterious 33%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 28%
funny 14%
challenging 11%
dark 10%
sad 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 7%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendshipModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, BullyingMinor
Death of parent, Racism, Violence
444 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140317930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 1983
Description
Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment - but a world that is falling into decay. The great task of making thin...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,632 reviews
Moods
inspiring 39%
hopeful 38%
emotional 37%
mysterious 33%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 28%
funny 14%
challenging 11%
dark 10%
sad 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 7%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendshipModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, BullyingMinor
Death of parent, Racism, Violence