Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones

272 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

The Dog Star, Sirius, is tried for murder by his heavenly peers and found guilty. His sentence: to be reborn on Earth as a dog until such time as he carries out the seemingly impossible mission imposed on him.In his Earth guise, Sirius, renamed Le...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
emotional 72%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 39%
sad 25%
lighthearted 20%
funny 18%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 22% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 30% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.02

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