The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale

The Merchant of Death

Pendragon #1

D.J. MacHale

375 pages • first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

He has a family, a home, and even Marley, his beloved dog. But there is something very special about Bobby.He is going to save the world.And not just Earth as we know it. Bobby is slowly starting to realize that life in the cosmos isn't quite what...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 48%
mysterious 33%
tense 28%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 14%
dark 8%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 40%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 45% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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