Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones

252 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade lighthearted fast-paced
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"Cat doesn't mind living in the shadow of his sister, Gwendolen, the most promising young witch ever seen on Coven Street. But trouble starts brewing the moment the two orphans are summoned to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Frustrated that the witch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,289 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
lighthearted 61%
funny 54%
mysterious 44%
emotional 11%
dark 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 28% | Plot: 25%

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: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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