The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

The Name of the Star

Shades of London #1

Maureen Johnson

372 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's a start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across th...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 67%
dark 55%
tense 46%
funny 21%
emotional 16%
challenging 8%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 23%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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