The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

The Halloween Tree

Ray Bradbury with Bronson Pinchot

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy horror dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

"A fast-moving, eerie...tale set on Halloween night. Eight costumed boys running to meet their friend Pipkin at the haunted house outside town encounter instead the huge and cadaverous Mr. Moundshroud. As Pipkin scrambles to join them, he is swept...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,719 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 55%
dark 46%
lighthearted 26%
informative 17%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
funny 12%
tense 7%
inspiring 6%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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