Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods by Catherynne M. Valente

Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods

Catherynne M. Valente

416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente comes an inventive new fantasy following a boy journeying away from the only home he’s ever known and into the magical realm of the dead in order to fulfill a bargain for his people.Osmo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 65%
hopeful 65%
inspiring 37%
funny 34%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 31%
mysterious 28%
dark 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 27% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.44

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