After The First Death by Robert Cormier

After The First Death

Robert Cormier

223 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Events of the hijacking of a bus of children by terrorists seeking the return of their homeland are described from the perspectives ofa hostage, a terrorist, an Army general involved in the rescue operation, and his son. Copyright © Libri GmbH. Al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.6

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