Jackaby by William Ritter

299 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery young adult adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, in 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R.F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary - including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 86%
funny 53%
lighthearted 41%
dark 18%
tense 16%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 39%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 43% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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