Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly

Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book

Jennifer Donnelly

341 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast’s castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else she has seen in the castle, Belle finds herself ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,973 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 31%
emotional 24%
funny 18%
relaxing 14%
dark 13%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
tense 12%
sad 7%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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