fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced

444 pages | first published 1996

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Where is the big jolly fat man?  Why is Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say Ho Ho Ho?  The darkest night of the year is getting a lot darker...Susan the gothic governess has got to sort it out by morning, otherwise there won't be a morn...
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Summary of 5885 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
adventurous 76%
lighthearted 53%
hopeful 33%
reflective 24%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 15%
emotional 14%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
tense 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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