The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale

The Merchant of Death

Pendragon #1

D.J. MacHale

375 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

He has a family, a home, and even Marley, his beloved dog. But there is something very special about Bobby.He is going to save the world.And not just Earth as we know it. Bobby is slowly starting to realize that life in the cosmos isn't quite what...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,744 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 47%
mysterious 30%
tense 26%
hopeful 21%
lighthearted 21%
emotional 15%
dark 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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