Holes by Louis Sachar

272 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

Dig deep in this award-winning, modern classic that will remind readers that adventure is right around the corner–or just under your feet! Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-gre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50,772 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
funny 50%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 13%
reflective 12%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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