The Magicians of Caprona by Diana Wynne Jones

The Magicians of Caprona

Chrestomanci #4

Diana Wynne Jones

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

288 pages | first published 1980

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"Tonino is the only person in the famous Montana household who wasn't born with an instinct for creating spells, but he has other gifts. His ability to communicate with cats just might help defend the city of Caprona against a mysterious enchanter...
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Summary of 1212 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 59%
lighthearted 48%
mysterious 33%
hopeful 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 22% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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