Gullstruck Island by Frances Hardinge

Gullstruck Island

Frances Hardinge

528 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

On Gullstruck Island the volcanoes quarrel, beetles sing danger and occasionally a Lost is born . . . In the village of the Hollow Beasts live two sisters. Arilou is a Lost - a child with the power to depart her body and mind-fly with the winds – ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 68%
emotional 44%
dark 32%
challenging 24%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Character: 13% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Average rating

4.19

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