The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

The Thief Lord

Cornelia Funke with Oliver Latsch, Lothar Meier

349 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

Two orphaned children are on the run, hiding among the crumbling canals and misty alleyways of the city of Venice.Befriended by a gang of street children and their mysterious leader, the Thief Lord, they shelter in an old, disused cinema. On their...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,918 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 60%
lighthearted 43%
emotional 29%
funny 28%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 12%
reflective 8%
sad 7%
dark 5%
tense 4%
challenging 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 34%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.97

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