The Dead by Charlie Higson

450 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction horror young adult dark tense fast-paced

Description

The Dead is the second book in Charlie Higson's jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens.Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus and now the kids must keep themselves alive. A terrible disease is striking everyo...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 87%
tense 69%
emotional 45%
sad 42%
challenging 27%
mysterious 21%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.08

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