The Shadow in the North: A Sally Lockhart Mystery by Philip Pullman

The Shadow in the North: A Sally Lockhart Mystery

Sally Lockhart #2

Philip Pullman

fiction historical young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

361 pages | first published 1986

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WHEN ONE OF Sally's clients loses a large sum of money in the unexpected collapse of a British shipping firm, Sally sets out to investigate. But as she delves deeper into the identity of a wealthy and elusive industrialist, she uncovers a plot so ...
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Summary of 1399 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 86%
dark 51%
emotional 37%
tense 34%
sad 31%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.76

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