Beast by Donna Jo Napoli

Beast

Donna Jo Napoli

272 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Meet the Beast-- before there was BeautyOrasmyn is the prince of Persia and heir to the throne. His religion fills his heart and his mind, and he strives for the knowledge and leadership his father demonstrates. But on the day of the Feast of Sacr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 733 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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