fiction fantasy horror mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

165 pages | first published 2017

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There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974, twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong, if time-rusted,...
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Summary of 3623 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 68%
adventurous 33%
tense 28%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 21%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 35% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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