The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm by Nancy Farmer

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm

Nancy Farmer

311 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

General Matsika's children steal out of the house on a forbidden adventure--and disappear. In Zimbabwe, in the year 2194, the children's parents call in Africa's most unusual detectives--the Ear, the Eye and the Arm--who have powers far beyond tho...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 42%
tense 42%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
lighthearted 28%
funny 21%
hopeful 14%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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