The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

219 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 10,528 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
hopeful 55%
lighthearted 52%
inspiring 38%
emotional 30%
funny 24%
dark 15%
reflective 14%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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