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

Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book

Jennifer Donnelly

350 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 1,725 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
lighthearted 38%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%
emotional 21%
funny 16%
relaxing 16%
reflective 15%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
sad 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 25% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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