Holes by Louis Sachar

Holes

Holes #1

Louis Sachar with Kerry Beyer (Narrator)

4 hours, 30 minutes first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award This #1 New York Times bestselling, modern classic in which boys are forced to dig holes day in and day out is now available with a splashy new look. Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curs...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45,362 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
funny 51%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 35%
lighthearted 31%
emotional 21%
inspiring 20%
tense 13%
reflective 12%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 23% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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