Hexwood by Jones, Diana Wynne

Hexwood

Jones, Diana Wynne

287 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy 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 546 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 85%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
funny 19%
reflective 19%
lighthearted 14%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 26%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.01

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