The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

The Screaming Staircase

Lockwood & Co. #1

Jonathan Stroud with Miranda Raison (Narrator)

10 hours, 10 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't exactly friendly. Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,839 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 84%
funny 52%
dark 43%
tense 40%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 43%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 40% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.2

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