The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones

The Lives of Christopher Chant

Chrestomanci #2

Diana Wynne Jones

240 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

His father and uncles are enchanters, his mother a powerful sorceress, yet nothing seems magical about Christopher Chant except his dreams. Night after night, he climbs through the formless Place Between and visits marvelous lands he calls the Alm...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 60%
funny 53%
mysterious 45%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 5%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 23% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.24

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