Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones

Dark Lord of Derkholm

Derkholm #1

Diana Wynne Jones

528 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Mr. Chesney operates Pilgrim Parties, a tour group that takes paying participants into an outer realm where the inhabitants play frightening and foreboding roles. The time has come to end the staged madness . . . but can it really be stopped? Mast...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 84%
lighthearted 52%
emotional 29%
mysterious 20%
dark 17%
hopeful 16%
reflective 7%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 44%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 37% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.07

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