House of Secrets by Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus

House of Secrets

House of Secrets #1

Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus with Greg Call (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

490 pages | first published 2013

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Hailed as "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure" by J. K. Rowling, this New York Times bestseller is the first installment in the explosive tween fantasy series by famed Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) an...
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Summary of 640 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 47%
funny 42%
dark 21%
lighthearted 21%
tense 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
emotional 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.53

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