The Owl Service by Alan Garner

The Owl Service

Alan Garner

fiction childrens fantasy young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1967

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After hearing strange scratches in the attic, Alison discovers a dinner service covered in an intriguing floral owl pattern. A series of events are set in motion that will change her life forever. Alison, her step-brother Roger, and Welsh boy Gwyn...
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Summary of 593 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 65%
tense 53%
adventurous 34%
challenging 34%
emotional 30%
reflective 19%
sad 15%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 37%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.52

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