The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken

The Whispering Mountain

The Wolves Chronicles #0

Joan Aiken

298 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

A tale of adventure, attack, deceit, bravery, murder, abduction and high glory set in a small Welsh town. This book was the Winner of the Guardian fiction award. The author also wrote The Shadow Guests, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Black Hearts...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%
funny 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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