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288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007255290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Publication date: 28 May 2009
Description
Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at al...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,296 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 61%
funny 53%
mysterious 44%
emotional 11%
dark 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 29% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Fatphobia, BullyingModerate
Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Child abuseMinor
Racism, Child death, Incest
288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007255290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Publication date: 28 May 2009
Description
Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at al...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,296 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 61%
funny 53%
mysterious 44%
emotional 11%
dark 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 29% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Fatphobia, BullyingModerate
Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Child abuseMinor
Racism, Child death, Incest