Zel by Donna Jo Napoli

Zel

Donna Jo Napoli with Donna Jo Napoli (Narrator)

5 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

High in the mountains, Zel lives with her mother, who insists they have all they need -- for they have each other. Zel's life is peaceful and protected -- until a chance encounter changes everything. When she meets a beautiful young prince at the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 790 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
adventurous 52%
emotional 52%
mysterious 42%
reflective 31%
hopeful 26%
lighthearted 26%
sad 26%
tense 15%
challenging 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Average rating

3.51

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