The Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head by Lauren Oliver, H.G. Chester

The Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head

The Curiosity House #1

Lauren Oliver, H.G. Chester

368 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Roll up! Roll up! Fans of Lemony Snicket's SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS brace yourselves for an adventure of a lifetime. Witness the freaks, wonders and oddities at the Dime Museum. Tread the path of the four extraordinary children who live there....

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Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 85%
funny 42%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.55

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