The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale

The Merchant of Death

Pendragon #1

D.J. MacHale

384 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

Bobby Pendragon is a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy. But there is something very special about Bobby. He is going to save the world. And not just Earth as we know it. Bobby is swept off to an alternate dimension known as Denduron, a territ...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 47%
mysterious 33%
tense 28%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 14%
dark 8%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 44% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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