fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

393 pages | first published 2002

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A journey beyond imagination is about to unfold...It begins in Chickentown, USA. There lives Candy Quackenbush, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future might hold.When the answer comes, it’s not one she expects.Welcome to the Abarat...
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Summary of 1745 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 64%
dark 49%
lighthearted 26%
funny 21%
hopeful 15%
emotional 12%
tense 8%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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