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The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1)

Walter Moers
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The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1999

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Walter Moers

The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

704

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Humor
Setting

Zamonia • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1999

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers follows Bluebear's adventurous life across mythical continents, meeting various creatures and experiencing diverse cultures. Bluebear recounts his journey through bizarre and fantastical escapades that shape his identity in the whimsical world of Zamonia.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

25,706 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Walter Moers' The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear draws praise for its imaginative and whimsical storytelling, with readers lauding its inventive world-building and delightful illustrations. Criticisms focus on its episodic structure and occasional pacing issues, which some find disjointed. Overall, it's celebrated for its creativity and humor, though not without flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1)?

A reader who enjoys The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers likely appreciates whimsical, imaginative adventures infused with humor. Similar to fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, they revel in surreal narratives and clever wordplay.

4.4

25,706 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

704

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Humor
Setting

Zamonia • Fantasy World

Publication Year

1999

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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