The Petrified Flesh by Oliver Latsch, Cornelia Funke

The Petrified Flesh

Reckless #1

Oliver Latsch, Cornelia Funke

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

336 pages | first published 2010

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Ever since Jacob Reckless was a child, he has been escaping to a hidden world through a portal in his father's abandoned study. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as a finder of enchanted items and buried secrets. He's also made many e...
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Summary of 1913 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 52%
dark 45%
emotional 25%
tense 20%
hopeful 7%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 40% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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