Clay by David Almond

296 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult informative fast-paced

Description

There's a stranger in town - Stephen Rose. He's got waxy skin, haunting eyes, a sickly smell. No parents. No friends. He's come to live with 'Crazy Mary'. There are so many tales and rumours about him. One thing's certain: there's magic in the wei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 80%
tense 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.33

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