Fade by Robert Cormier

246 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Paul Moreaux, the thirteen-year-old son of French Canadian immigrants, inherits the ability to become invisible, but this power soon leads to death and destruction.

Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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