After the First Death by Robert Cormier

After the First Death

Robert Cormier

313 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young children is being held hostage. The hijackers are a cold and ruthless group, opposed to the secret government agency Inner Delta. At the centre of the battle are three teenagers. Miro ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.61

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