The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause

The Silver Kiss

Annette Curtis Klause with Cliff Nielsen (Illustrator)

198 pages • first pub 1990 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism young adult

Description

Zoë is wary when, in the dead of the night, the beautiful but frightened Simon comes to her house. Simon seems to be understanding the pain and loneliness and death and Zoë's brooding thoughts about her dying mother.Simon is one of the undead, a v...

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Moods

sad 76%
dark 73%
emotional 69%
tense 26%
mysterious 23%
challenging 19%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.44

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