The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz

The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog

Adam Gidwitz

400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 60%
hopeful 46%
emotional 34%
lighthearted 29%
inspiring 24%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
informative 12%
sad 12%
mysterious 9%
dark 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.15

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