fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

384 pages | first published 2008

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As the Spook's apprentice Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most dangerous of the old gods, the Ordeen, is about to return there, bringing slaughter and devast...
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Summary of 604 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 84%
emotional 46%
mysterious 38%
tense 38%
sad 30%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.99

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