This House is Haunted by John Boyne

This House is Haunted

John Boyne

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical horror mysterious fast-paced

Description

1867. Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approachin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,195 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 87%
tense 63%
sad 21%
emotional 18%
adventurous 13%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 36% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.46

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