The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

The Serpent King

Jeff Zentner

384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Dill's father is in jail for an unspeakable crime. Shunned by the neighbours in their small religious Tennessee town, Dill and his mother try to make ends meet. Dill's only respite from poverty and prejudice are his two friends: Lydia and Trav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,067 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 75%
hopeful 45%
reflective 45%
dark 39%
challenging 33%
inspiring 30%
tense 19%
funny 14%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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