The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones

The Lives of Christopher Chant

Chrestomanci #2

Diana Wynne Jones

240 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

His father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a powerful sorceress, yet nothing seems magical about Christopher Chant except his dreams. Night after night, he climbs through the formless Place Between and visits marvelous lands he calls the Alm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,899 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 61%
funny 53%
mysterious 42%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 6%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 23% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.24

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