The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

219 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 14,492 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
hopeful 56%
lighthearted 54%
inspiring 41%
emotional 33%
funny 23%
reflective 17%
dark 16%
sad 11%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 4%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 34%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.0

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