Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones

272 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A bewitching comic fantasy by a master of the supernaturalCat doesn't mind living in the shadow of his sister, Gwendolen, the most promising young witch ever seen on Coven Street. But trouble starts brewing the moment the two orphans are summoned ...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
lighthearted 65%
funny 51%
mysterious 43%
dark 13%
relaxing 10%
emotional 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 30% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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