377 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140074314
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 20 July 1984
Description
Unicorns, dragons, sprites, will-o'-the-wisps: the inhabitants of an enchanted world. And into this world - through the pages of an old book - ventures Bastian, a lonely boy of ten or twelve. But Fantastica is slowly decaying, its Childlike Empres...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,804 reviews
Moods
inspiring 40%
hopeful 36%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
dark 9%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 24% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, WarModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Animal crueltyMinor
Bullying, Death of parent
377 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140074314
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 20 July 1984
Description
Unicorns, dragons, sprites, will-o'-the-wisps: the inhabitants of an enchanted world. And into this world - through the pages of an old book - ventures Bastian, a lonely boy of ten or twelve. But Fantastica is slowly decaying, its Childlike Empres...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,804 reviews
Moods
inspiring 40%
hopeful 36%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
dark 9%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 24% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, WarModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Animal crueltyMinor
Bullying, Death of parent