The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

The Dark is Rising

The Dark Is Rising #2

Susan Cooper

296 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A boy discovers his magical destiny and sets off on a vital mission to defeat the Dark in the Newbery Honor–winning second installment of Susan Cooper’s epic The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look! The day before Will Stanton’s ele...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,705 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 73%
dark 42%
tense 34%
hopeful 23%
emotional 11%
inspiring 10%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
sad 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 24%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.97

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