Duncton Wood by William Horwood

Duncton Wood

Duncton Chronicles #1

William Horwood

736 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

Enter the magical, colourful, poignant world of Bracken and Rebecca, Mandrake the tyrant, Boswell the scribe, Hulver, Comfrey... and all the other moles of Duncton Wood. Set deep in the English countryside, this enchanting story tells of an ancien...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 83%
inspiring 66%
dark 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
funny 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.8

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