The Drowning of Arthur Braxton by Caroline Smailes

The Drowning of Arthur Braxton

Caroline Smailes

385 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

An urban fairy tale from the acclaimed author of 99 Reasons Why.Arthur Braxton runs away from school.He hides out in an abandoned building, an old Edwardian bathhouse.He discovers a naked woman swimming in the pool.From this point on, nothing will...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 66%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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