The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Lewis Barnavelt #1

John Bellairs with Nathan Collins (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy horror mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

192 pages | first published 1973

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When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan, comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbour, Mrs Zimmermann, are both witches! Lewis couldn't be happier. What's not to ...
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Summary of 943 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 77%
funny 35%
lighthearted 25%
dark 22%
tense 19%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 9%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.55

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