Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones

383 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Abdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 81%
funny 62%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 5%
emotional 4%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

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