Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods by Catherynne M. Valente

Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods

Catherynne M. Valente

416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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From New York Times bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente comes an inventive new fantasy following a boy journeying away from the only home he’s ever known and into the magical realm of the dead in order to fulfill a bargain for his people.Osmo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 60%
hopeful 57%
inspiring 36%
funny 34%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 28%
mysterious 26%
dark 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 22%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 23% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Average rating

4.42

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