The Dead by Charlie Higson

399 pages first pub 2010 (editions) user-added

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 88%
dark 88%
tense 71%
emotional 45%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
mysterious 25%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.08

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