Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones

Castle in the Air

Howl's Moving Castle #2

Diana Wynne Jones with Jenny Sterlin (Narrator)

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fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

8 hours, 1 minutes | first published 1990

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Abdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In...
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Summary of 5216 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 81%
funny 62%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 5%
emotional 4%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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