So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane

So You Want to Be a Wizard

Young Wizards #1

Diane Duane

323 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous hopeful medium-paced
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Nita Callahan is at the end of her rope because of the bullies who've been hounding her at school... until she discovers a mysterious library book that promises her the chance to become a wizard. But she has no idea of the difference that taking t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,289 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
hopeful 52%
emotional 37%
funny 30%
lighthearted 24%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 21%
tense 18%
dark 11%
reflective 10%
challenging 5%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 47%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.84

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