Clockwork, or All Wound Up by Philip Pullman

Clockwork, or All Wound Up

Philip Pullman with Leonid Gore (Illustrator)

112 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Borrowing elements of Frankenstein, Pinocchio, and Faust, the popular author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife creates a suspenseful fantasy tale about an apprentice clockmaker who sells his soul.

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Moods

dark 74%
mysterious 74%
adventurous 48%
tense 31%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
funny 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 17%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 27% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 46% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.82

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