City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende

368 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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A search for the Beast, a Yeti-like creature within the heart of the Amazon, becomes a quest for self-discovery in this young adult coming-of-age story filled with international adventure, rich mythology, and magical realism from globally celebrat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,867 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 51%
inspiring 26%
reflective 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 15%
tense 14%
funny 13%
informative 11%
challenging 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 27% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.62

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