Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones

Charmed Life

Chrestomanci #1

Diana Wynne Jones with Tony Robinson (Narrator)

5 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade lighthearted fast-paced
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Cat's sister Gwendolen had been told by a Fortune-Teller that she was destined for Great Things, and that a 'dominant Dark Stranger' would have something to do with it. So it was hardly surprising that when Cat saw the tall, dark, well-dressed man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,318 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
lighthearted 62%
funny 54%
mysterious 43%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 28% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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