Skelig by David Almond

Skelig

Skellig #1

David Almond with Aleksandra Trivan (Translator)

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Description

Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. Then he steps into the crumbling garage and encounters a strange being who ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,582 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
hopeful 63%
mysterious 57%
reflective 37%
dark 35%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 26%
sad 23%
tense 13%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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