The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann

376 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Don't get yourself noticed and you won't get yourself hanged. In the faery slums of Bath, Bartholomew Kettle and his sister Hettie live by these words. Bartholomew and Hettie are changelings--Peculiars--and neither faeries nor humans want anything...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 55%
tense 33%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.56

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