The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi

343 pages first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi is a captivating read for young adult fantasy enthusiasts who will be swept away by its richly imagined world of magical creatures, exciting adventures, and the transformative power of found family and self-discovery.

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**One of YALSA's 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults**Nahoko Uehashi's The Beast Player is an epic YA fantasy about a girl with a special power to communicate with magical beasts and the warring kingdom only she can save.

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,119 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
emotional 55%
reflective 38%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 26%
tense 25%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
dark 12%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.09

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