The Clockwork Three by Matthew J. Kirby

The Clockwork Three

Matthew J. Kirby

395 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Three ordinary children are brought together by extraordinary events...Giuseppe is an orphaned street musician from Italy, who was sold by his uncle to work as a slave for an evil padrone in the U.S. But when a mysterious green violin enters his l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 55%
hopeful 55%
inspiring 44%
lighthearted 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
dark 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.84

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