The Black Book of Secrets by F.E. Higgins

The Black Book of Secrets

Tales From The Sinister City #1

F.E. Higgins

297 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

When Ludlow Fitch's parents cruelly betray him, he steals away on the back of a carriage and leaves behind the stinking City. He arrives in the dead of night at a remote village, where he crosses paths with the tall and limping figure of Joe Zabbi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 393 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 63%
dark 54%
funny 18%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 44%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.75

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