De alchemist by Michael Scott

De alchemist

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1

Michael Scott with Henny van Gulik (Translator)

318 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on 28 September 1330. Nearly seven hundred years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 49%
tense 25%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
dark 7%
informative 7%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

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