Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones

383 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Abdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 80%
funny 63%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 5%
emotional 4%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 43% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

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