The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers

The City of Dreaming Books

Zamonien #4

Walter Moers

455 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

The search for the author's identity takes Yarnspinner to Bookholm--the so-called City of Dreaming Books. On entering its streets, our hero feels as if he has opened the door of a gigantic second-hand bookshop. His nostrils are assailed by clouds ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,749 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 71%
mysterious 57%
inspiring 34%
lighthearted 32%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
tense 12%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 9%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 27%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 43% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

4.38

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