336 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781862308534
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 01 July 2004
Description
A wonderful and terrifying series by a new writer about a young boy training to be an exorcist. Thomas Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been apprenticed to the local Spook. The job is hard, the Spook is distant and many apprentices...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,195 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
mysterious 62%
tense 45%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, Animal deathModerate
Child abuse, Violence, MurderMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Misogyny
336 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781862308534
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 01 July 2004
Description
A wonderful and terrifying series by a new writer about a young boy training to be an exorcist. Thomas Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been apprenticed to the local Spook. The job is hard, the Spook is distant and many apprentices...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,195 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
mysterious 62%
tense 45%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, Animal deathModerate
Child abuse, Violence, MurderMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Misogyny