The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

The Name of the Star

Shades of London #1

Maureen Johnson

9 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

New York Times bestseller Maureen Johnson takes on Jack the Ripper in this captivating paranormal thriller The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal mu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,176 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 67%
dark 56%
tense 45%
funny 22%
emotional 18%
challenging 9%
sad 7%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 23%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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