The Council of Animals by Nick McDonell

The Council of Animals

Nick McDonell with Steven Tabbutt (Illustrator)

208 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

From national bestselling author Nick McDonell, The Council of Animals is a captivating fable for humans of all ages—dreamers and cynics alike—who believe (if nothing else) in the power of timeless storytelling. “‘Now,’ continued the cat, ‘there ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
reflective 54%
funny 47%
hopeful 40%
lighthearted 29%
tense 19%
dark 15%
inspiring 14%
challenging 12%
emotional 10%
sad 5%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.53

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