Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie

Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Khalifa Brothers #1

Salman Rushdie

fiction childrens fantasy magical realism young adult adventurous reflective medium-paced

224 pages | first published 1990

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A captivating fantasy novel for readers of all ages, by the author of Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses "This is, simply put, a book for anyone who loves a good story. It's also a work of literary genius." --Stephen King Set in an exot...
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Summary of 2151 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 67%
funny 58%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 23%
reflective 15%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 10%
challenging 3%
dark 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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