The Gates by John Connolly

264 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund, Boswell, are trying to show initiative by trick-or-treating a full three days before Halloween which is how they come to witness strange goings-on at 666 Crowley Road. The Abernathys don't mean any harm by t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,078 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
adventurous 75%
dark 53%
lighthearted 46%
mysterious 28%
tense 7%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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