Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper

Over Sea, Under Stone

The Dark Is Rising #1

Susan Cooper

362 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

 On holiday in Cornwall, Simon, Jane and Barney Drew discover an ancient map in the attic of the Grey House, where they are staying with their mysterious Great-Uncle Merry. They know immediately that it is special. But it is much more than just a ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 73%
lighthearted 27%
tense 23%
hopeful 19%
dark 15%
funny 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 22% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

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3.73

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