La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman

560 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

 Malcolm Polstead's Oxford life has been one of routine, ordinary even.He is happiest playing with his daemon, Asta, in their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. But now as the rain builds, the world around Malcolm and Asta is, it seems, set to become increa...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 54%
dark 43%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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