The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

The Book of Boy

Catherine Gilbert Murdock

304 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous medium-paced
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Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked by others in his town--until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Im...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 59%
hopeful 45%
mysterious 40%
funny 36%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.68

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