The Broken Bridge by Philip Pullman

The Broken Bridge

Philip Pullman

295 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Sixteen-year-old Ginny’s life is secure. Her mother is dead, but she’s inherited her outstanding artistic talent, and she loves her life with her father in a seaside village in Wales. But the day a social worker arrives and old files are re-opened...

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Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.38

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