The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

The Screaming Staircase

Lockwood & Co. #1

Jonathan Stroud

fiction fantasy mystery young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

416 pages | first published 2013

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A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't exactly friendly. Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these su...
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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 81%
funny 51%
dark 41%
tense 39%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.19

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