The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud

The Creeping Shadow

Lockwood & Co. #4

Jonathan Stroud

464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,623 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 83%
funny 58%
dark 43%
tense 36%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 5%
challenging 4%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 29%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 25% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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