288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007255290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Publication date: 28 May 2009
Description
Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at al...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,242 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 64%
funny 50%
mysterious 43%
dark 13%
emotional 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 30% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Body shaming, FatphobiaModerate
Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body horrorMinor
Child abuse, Child death, Incest
288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007255290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Publication date: 28 May 2009
Description
Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at al...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,242 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 64%
funny 50%
mysterious 43%
dark 13%
emotional 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 30% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Body shaming, FatphobiaModerate
Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body horrorMinor
Child abuse, Child death, Incest