Beast by Donna Jo Napoli

272 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Meet the Beast-- before there was Beauty Orasmyn is the prince of Persia and heir to the throne. His religion fills his heart and his mind, and he strives for the knowledge and leadership his father demonstrates. But on the day of the Feast of Sac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.32

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