The Dark Horse by Marcus Sedgwick

The Dark Horse

Marcus Sedgwick

224 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

SIG IS A boy in a coastal tribe, the Storn, long ago in a Northern land. On the day of the wolf hunt, the life of the tribe changes forever, for Sig rescues a small girl, more like the wolves who shelter her than a human. Sig’s family adopts her a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.38

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