The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers

The City of Dreaming Books

Zamonien #4

Walter Moers

455 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced
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The search for the author's identity takes Yarnspinner to Bookholm--the so-called City of Dreaming Books. On entering its streets, our hero feels as if he has opened the door of a gigantic second-hand bookshop. His nostrils are assailed by clouds ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,658 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 71%
mysterious 62%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 30%
emotional 26%
dark 25%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.37

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