Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones

Dogsbody

Diana Wynne Jones

272 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Dog Star, Sirius, is tried for murder by his heavenly peers and found guilty. His sentence: to be reborn on Earth as a dog until such time as he carries out the seemingly impossible mission imposed on him.In his Earth guise, Sirius, renamed Le...

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Community Reviews Summary of 839 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
emotional 72%
hopeful 44%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 25%
sad 25%
funny 22%
reflective 19%
inspiring 13%
challenging 11%
tense 11%
dark 8%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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