The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

The Alchemyst

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1

Michael Scott

375 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter--but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The truth: ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 49%
tense 26%
lighthearted 19%
funny 16%
informative 8%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

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3.6

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