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239 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142420133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Firebird
Publication date: 12 April 2012
Description
A funny, heartbreaking, stunning book by the legendary Diana Wynne Jones--with an introduction by Neil Gaiman.The Dog Star, Sirius, is tried - and found guilty - by his heavenly peers for a murder he did not commit. His sentence: to live on the pl...
Community Reviews Summary of 994 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 39%
sad 25%
lighthearted 20%
funny 18%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 22% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 30% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Emotional abuseModerate
Child abuse, Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Death of parent, Animal death
239 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142420133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Firebird
Publication date: 12 April 2012
Description
A funny, heartbreaking, stunning book by the legendary Diana Wynne Jones--with an introduction by Neil Gaiman.The Dog Star, Sirius, is tried - and found guilty - by his heavenly peers for a murder he did not commit. His sentence: to live on the pl...
Community Reviews Summary of 994 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 39%
sad 25%
lighthearted 20%
funny 18%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 22% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 30% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Emotional abuseModerate
Child abuse, Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Death of parent, Animal death