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288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007255290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Publication date: 28 May 2009
Description
Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at al...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,318 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 62%
funny 54%
mysterious 43%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 28% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Fatphobia, BullyingModerate
Death of parent, Child abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Racism, Child death, Incest
288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007255290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books
Publication date: 28 May 2009
Description
Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at al...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,318 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 62%
funny 54%
mysterious 43%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
challenging 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 28% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Fatphobia, BullyingModerate
Death of parent, Child abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Racism, Child death, Incest