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chrisscorkscrew's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Sexual assault
shimmeringice's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Somewhat controversially, this is my favorite Diana Wynne Jones book. I absolutely love the dark absurdity of running a tourist trap 'fantasy adventure' with real fake wars, real death and real magic. The chaotic wedding planning aspect and family drama is just *chef's kiss*. In classic Diana Wynne Jones fashion, there's a massive number of plot threads that branch and branch and branch, to the point you can't possibly imagine how they all connect, only to find her reeling in every single one and tying them off expertly at the end.
Minor: Sexual assault
bekatron3000's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: War
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
uditadol's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Sexual assault
csevet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
rainstormdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Gore, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood
legolas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault
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