fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark fast-paced

344 pages | first published 2004

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For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried—some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay aliv...
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Summary of 2488 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 72%
mysterious 60%
tense 44%
funny 10%
challenging 7%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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