The Dead of Night by John Marsden

The Dead of Night

Tomorrow #2

John Marsden

264 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

A few months after the first fighter jets landed in their own backyard, Ellie and her five terrified but defiant friends struggle to survive amid a baffling conflict. Their families are unreachable; the mountains are now their home. When two of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,566 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 67%
tense 58%
emotional 35%
challenging 32%
sad 25%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.96

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