Colman by Karen Cushman, Monica Furlong

288 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult reflective slow-paced
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Set in very early Christian times, Colman is a spellbinding fantasy of a faraway age, when the mystical and the commonplace walked hand in hand. The healer, Juniper, and her apprentice, Wise Child, are accused of witchcraft and forced to flee thei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 55%
hopeful 33%
emotional 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
dark 11%
funny 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.61

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