Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins

Gregor the Overlander

Underland Chronicles #1

Suzanne Collins

311 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

This 2003 Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice is now in paperback. When Gregor falls through a grate in his apartment building, he's hurtled into the dark Underland, a world that is on the brink of war. But his arrival is no accident--a prophecy forete...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,690 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 35%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 27%
funny 24%
dark 21%
tense 21%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 11%
sad 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 22%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 44% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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