The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

The Book of Boy

Catherine Gilbert Murdock

304 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked by others in his town--until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Im...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
emotional 58%
funny 41%
hopeful 41%
mysterious 41%
inspiring 29%
lighthearted 23%
reflective 17%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.64

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