Beast by Donna Jo Napoli

Beast

Donna Jo Napoli

260 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 S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 731 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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