Bloom by Kenneth Oppel

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction young adult dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

The first book in bestselling author Kenneth Oppel’s new trilogyIt was just rain.But after the downpour, odd black plants begin to shoot up.Suddenly—They. Are. Everywhere.They take over fields and twine around houses. They bloom and throw off toxi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 71%
tense 54%
dark 38%
emotional 16%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 27%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 45% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.9

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