House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones

328 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great-Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy. But Great-Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland, and his house bends space and time. Its single door lea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,291 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
lighthearted 83%
funny 69%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 19%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
emotional 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
reflective 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 31% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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