Momo by Michael Ende, Marcel Dzama

316 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

The Neverending Story is Michael Ende's best-known book, but Momo--published six years earlier--is the all-ages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. After the sweet-talking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient. Can Mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,474 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
inspiring 63%
hopeful 58%
reflective 57%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 31%
funny 15%
relaxing 12%
dark 7%
challenging 6%
sad 6%
tense 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 30% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.32

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