Beast by Donna Jo Napoli

272 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Meet the Beast-- before there was BeautyOrasmyn is the prince of Persia and heir to the throne. His religion fills his heart and his mind, and he strives for the knowledge and leadership his father demonstrates. But on the day of the Feast of Sacr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 840 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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