The Haunting by Alex Bell

The Haunting

Alex Bell

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Some curses grow stronger with time…People say that all Cornish inns are haunted, but the Waterwitch’s history is particularly chilling. Built from the salvaged timber of a cursed ship, the guest house’s dark secrets go further back than anyone ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 88%
tense 66%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
challenging 11%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.5

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