La invención de Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

La invención de Hugo Cabret

Brian Selznick with Xohana Bastida (Translator)

533 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

 When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized. 

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Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 51%
hopeful 47%
emotional 41%
inspiring 39%
lighthearted 39%
reflective 14%
relaxing 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
sad 7%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 24%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.2

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