Community Reviews
Summary of 2859 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
dark 47%
tense 33%
hopeful 26%
emotional 14%
inspiring 13%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 39% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating
232 pages | first published 1973
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ISBN/UID: 9780689829833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: 01 October 1999
Description
On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift -- that he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into...Book Information
232 pages | first published 1973
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ISBN/UID: 9780689829833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: 01 October 1999
Description
On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift -- that he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into...Book information
Community Reviews
Summary of 2859 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
dark 47%
tense 33%
hopeful 26%
emotional 14%
inspiring 13%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 39% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Average rating