The Dead Game by A. Bates

The Dead Game

A. Bates

176 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction horror thriller young adult adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Linnie, Ming and Jackson don’t like fakers, the people who cheat, lie and climb over others to get what they want. They make up a game to get back at them. The object is public humiliation, which the kids figure is appropriate retribution for chea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.21

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