The Gardener by S.A. Bodeen

The Gardener

S.A. Bodeen

233 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

Mason has never known his father, but longs to. All he has of him is a DVD of a man whose face is never seen, reading a children's book. One day, on a whim, he plays the DVD for a group of comatose teens at the nursing home where his mother works....

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.34

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