The Hollow Boy by Jonathan Stroud

448 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Lockwood & Co. might be the smallest (some might say shambollic) Psychic Detection Agency in London. But its three agents - Lockwood, Lucy and George - are exceptional Talents. And they get results. When an outbreak of ghostly phenomena grows ...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 83%
dark 47%
funny 46%
tense 43%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
challenging 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.22

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