Hexwood by Diana Wynne Jones

Hexwood

Diana Wynne Jones

464 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Controller Borasus receives a strange letter from Earth he is both curious and alarmed. Someone has activated an ancient machine and is using it for most trivial purposes. Surely no one would dare to tamper with Reigner seals in this way? Yet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 85%
emotional 42%
challenging 35%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
reflective 21%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Character: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.01

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