The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne

The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

John Boyne with Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

278 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

There's nothing unusual about the Brockets. Normal, respectable, and proud of it, they turn up their noses at anyone strange or different. But from the moment Barnaby Brocket comes into the world, it's clear he's anything but ordinary. To his pare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 416 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
inspiring 72%
funny 52%
hopeful 48%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 32%
reflective 20%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.86

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