The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers

The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear

Zamonien #1

Walter Moers with John Brownjohn (Translator)

704 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Captain Bluebear tells the story of his first 13-1/2 lives spent on the mysterious continent of Zamonia, where intelligence is an infectious disease, water flows uphill, and dangers lie in wait for him around every corner."A bluebear has twenty-se...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 88%
lighthearted 72%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 11%
emotional 7%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 25%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.23

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