The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes

The Iron Giant

The Iron Man #1

Ted Hughes with Andrew Davidson (Illustrator)

fiction childrens fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

79 pages | first published 1968

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An Iron Giant suddenly appears from nowhere. He is taller than a house, with feet that are each as big as a bed. He stalks the earth, devouring tractors and barbed wire, terrifying farmers and townspeople everywhere.Despite his insatiable hunger f...
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Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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