The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde

The Last Dragonslayer

The Last Dragonslayer #1

Jasper Fforde

296 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the good old days, magic was indispensable. But now magic is fading: Drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and magic carpets are used for pizza delivery. Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for magicians--but it'...

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Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 84%
lighthearted 77%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 20%
emotional 11%
relaxing 9%
tense 7%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 44% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

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3.84

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