House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones

404 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great-Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy. But Great-Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland, and his house bends space and time. Its single door lea...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 8,844 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 89%

lighthearted: 82%

funny: 69%

mysterious: 33%

relaxing: 18%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 6%

emotional: 5%

tense: 2%

challenging: 1%

dark: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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