Summer of Night by Dan Simmons

Summer of Night

Seasons of Horror #1

Dan Simmons

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

It's the summer of 1960 in Elm Haven, Illinois, and five 12-year old boys are forming the bonds that a lifetime of changes will never erase. But then a dark cloud threatens the bright promise of summer vacation: on the last day of school, their cl...

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Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 74%
tense 74%
adventurous 71%
emotional 28%
sad 17%
funny 11%
challenging 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 36%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.96

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