Silver on the Tree, Volume 5 by Susan Cooper

Silver on the Tree, Volume 5

The Dark Is Rising #5

Susan Cooper

352 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

In this conclusion of the tale begun in Over Sea, Under Stone, Will Stanton, the Welsh boy Bran, and the Drew children try to locate the crystal sword that alone can vanquish the strong forces of Dark.

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Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

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