Hexwood by Diana Wynne Jones

Hexwood

Diana Wynne Jones

295 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Controller Borasus receives a strange letter from Earth he is both curious and alarmed. Someone has activated an ancient machine and is using it for most trivial purposes. Surely no one would dare to tamper with Reigner seals in this way? Yet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 86%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
lighthearted 13%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%

Average rating

4.01

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