Fade by Robert Cormier

320 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

IT IS THE summer of 1938 when young Paul Moreaux discovers he can “fade.” First bewildered, then thrilled with the power of invisibility, Paul experiments. But his “gift” soon shows him shocking secrets and drives him toward a chilling act.“Imagin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.68

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