Talking to Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

6 hours, 53 minutes first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

One day, Daystar's mom, Cimorene, hands him a magic sword and kicks him out of the house. Daystar doesn't know what he is supposed to do with the magic sword, but knowing Cimorene, he's sure it must involve a dragon or two

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Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 71%
lighthearted 71%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
emotional 9%
inspiring 5%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 45%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 40% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.09

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